Organic Pear Paste from China
Thick paste produced by cooking organic pears with minimal sweetening, ideal for gourmet spreads. Classified in 2007.99.48.00 as a pear-based puree obtained by cooking, distinguishing it from fresh or frozen forms.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify organic status with USDA-equivalent docs to match labeling claims during customs review
• Demonstrate viscosity increase via processing records to satisfy 'obtained by cooking' requirement
• Check for added spirit; ensure <0.5% alcohol to avoid chapter 22 reclassification