Bosc Pears from Japan
Fresh Bosc pears featuring russeted brown skin and firm, sweet flesh perfect for baking or fresh consumption. These 'other' pears enter under HTS 0808.30.20.45 during the specified April-June import window.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure pears remain unripe during transit to qualify as fresh; obtain APHIS import permit if from quarantined regions
• Document chain of custody from orchard to port
• Avoid commingling with processed fruit in shipments