Del Monte Bartlett Pear Chunks in Juice from Japan
Del Monte Bartlett pear chunks are sliced pears preserved in pear juice, canned in 15 oz containers under 1.4 kg for retail sale. Classified under HTS 2008.40.0020 for pears otherwise prepared or preserved in small containers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis or supplier cert for juice content to confirm not over 1.4kg net weight and avoid reclassification
• Watch for pesticide residue compliance under FDA import alerts for tree fruits like pears
• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior to loading for timely release of canned fruit shipments