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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document solution composition to prove compliance with 'solely provisional' chapter requirement
• Use bulk industrial packaging to distinguish from retail-ready products