Dole Tropical Gold Pears in Heavy Syrup from Japan
Dole Tropical Gold pears are premium canned pears in heavy syrup, each 29 oz can under 1.4 kg, preserved for shelf stability. Fits HTS 2008.40.0020 as pears preserved in airtight containers each holding less than 1.4 kg.
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
• Document Brix value of syrup (typically >14° for heavy) as it may affect valuation but not classification here
• Ensure child-resistant packaging if marketed for households, per CPSC rules for food cans
• Avoid misdeclaration of origin; Asian-sourced pears common, require accurate CO documentation