Organic Pear Paste from Japan

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 — 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%

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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