Pears
Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included: > Pears
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 2008.40.00
Canned Pear Halves in Light Syrup
Sliced pear halves packed in cans with light sugar syrup, heat-processed for preservation. Classified under HTS 2008.40.00 as prepared or preserved pears, not elsewhere specified, typically for retail consumption. Meets chapter requirements for fruit preserved without freezing or drying.
Pear Chunks in Heavy Syrup
Diced pear pieces preserved in heavy sugar syrup within tin cans, suitable for desserts. Falls under HTS 2008.40.00 for pears otherwise prepared or preserved, containing added sweetening matter but not as juice.
Pears in Natural Juice
Whole or halved pears packed in their own juice or pear juice, canned for long-term storage. HTS 2008.40.00 applies to pears preserved without added spirit, distinguished from pure juices in 2009.
Bartlett Pear Slices in Syrup
Sliced Bartlett variety pears preserved in sugar syrup, ideal for fruit salads. Classified in 2008.40.00 as specific preserved pears, not homogenized or juiced.
Organic Canned Pears
Organic pears, halved and preserved in water or light syrup, certified for retail sale. HTS 2008.40.00 covers such prepared pears, emphasizing no added spirit or fermentation.
Pear Quarters in Pear Juice
Pear fruit cut into quarters and packed in unsweetened pear juice for health-conscious consumers. Fits 2008.40.00 as preserved pears with natural liquid medium.
Diced Pears in Extra Light Syrup
Small-diced pears in low-sugar syrup, canned for baking or direct eating. Under HTS 2008.40.00 for pears prepared with minimal sweetening, not homogenized.
Whole Preserved Pears
Intact small pears preserved whole in syrup or water, often imported for gourmet use. HTS 2008.40.00 designates all forms of preserved pears excluding juices.