Fresh Forelle Pears
Fresh Forelle pears are small, red-blushed green pears with exceptional sweetness, imported fresh in non-quota periods. HTS 0808.30.40 applies to these premium fresh pears entered anytime else.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If December-May entry period
Quota subheading protects domestic pear industry during peak season.
If subsequently dried
Drying process removes fresh fruit classification entirely.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document maturity stage; immature pears may face quality rejection at entry
• Include traceability from orchard to ensure food safety compliance
• Avoid plastic wrapping that could suggest processing treatment
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Fresh Anjou Pears
Fresh Anjou pears (Pyrus communis 'Anjou') are green-skinned pears with a sweet, juicy flesh, harvested and entered into the US outside the December 1 to May 31 quota period. They fall under HTS 0808.30.40 as fresh pears entered at any other time, distinguishing them from quota-period imports under 0808.30.20.
Fresh Bosc Pears
Fresh Bosc pears feature bronze russeted skin and firm, sweet flesh, imported fresh during non-quota months. Classified under HTS 0808.30.40 for pears entered anytime outside the specified quota period, ensuring proper seasonal tariff application.
Fresh Bartlett Pears
Fresh Bartlett pears (Pyrus communis 'Bartlett') are yellow-green, bell-shaped pears prized for their juicy sweetness, entered fresh outside quota periods. HTS 0808.30.40 covers these non-quota fresh pear imports.
Fresh Comice Pears
Fresh Comice pears offer creamy texture and rich flavor, with green to yellow skin, imported fresh during off-quota times. This HTS 0808.30.40 subheading applies to all fresh pears entered outside the protected quota window.
Fresh Asian Pears (Nashi)
Fresh Asian pears (Pyrus pyrifolia, aka Nashi or apple pears) have crisp, apple-like texture and round shape, entered fresh outside quota. Classified as fresh pears under HTS 0808.30.40 for non-quota imports.
Fresh Seckel Pears
Fresh Seckel pears are tiny, crimson-blushed pears with intense spicy-sweet flavor, entered as fresh produce outside quota. This subheading 0808.30.40 covers all such non-quota fresh pear imports.