Musselmans Canned Pear Slices Unsweetened from China
Musselmans unsweetened pear slices packed in water, preserved in 16 oz cans less than 1.4 kg for health-conscious consumers. Falls under HTS 2008.40.0020 for pears preserved without added sugar in small containers.
Duty Rate — China → United States
52.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Declare 'no added sugar' accurately; test for natural sugars vs added sweeteners
• Water-packed requires tighter seal integrity to prevent spoilage claims
• Shelf life documentation critical for refrigerated container bookings