Kieffer Pears from Japan
Hybrid Kieffer pears with coarse texture, imported fresh April-June under HTS 0808.30.20. Fire blight resistant variety suitable for southern climates.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Coarser texture requires careful handling to avoid bruising
• Variety declaration prevents reclassification as cooking pears
• Phyto inspection focuses on bacterial diseases common to hybrids