Musselmans Canned Pear Slices Unsweetened from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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