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

47%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

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