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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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