Preservative Solution Pears from Japan
Pears stored in chemical preservative solutions to maintain quality during transport. They require rinsing and further processing before consumption due to the treatment. HTS 0812.90.90.00 applies to such other provisionally preserved fruits.
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
• Document solution composition to prove compliance with 'solely provisional' chapter requirement
• Use bulk industrial packaging to distinguish from retail-ready products