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
10%
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
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