Seckel Pears from Germany
Tiny, premium fresh Seckel pears known as 'sugar pears' for their intense sweetness and crunch. Classified under HTS 0808.30.20.45 as other fresh pears entered April 1 to June 30.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Handle gently due to small size; use protective packaging inserts
• Provide varietal certification for specialty status
• Ensure cold chain from harvest to avoid chilling injury