Organic Pear Paste from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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