Bartlett Pears from China
Fresh Bartlett pears (Pyrus communis) imported during the April-June quota period, classified under HTS 0808.30.20 due to seasonal entry restrictions on pears. These juicy, bell-shaped pears are typically harvested in warmer climates for off-season US supply.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Confirm entry date falls between April 1-June 30 to qualify for this tariff line; off-season entries shift to 0808.30.40
• Provide phytosanitary certificates proving pears are fresh and free from pests like codling moth
• Avoid common pitfalls by not mixing with processed or frozen pears, which classify under Chapter 20