Fresh Seckel Pears from Germany
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.
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
• Size-specific grading helps avoid mixing with larger pears in quota calculations
• Cold treatment certification required for many pear origins to eliminate pests
• Clear manifest descriptions prevent delays from vague 'small fruit' entries