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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 > Other
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 2008.40.00.40
Pears in Heavy Syrup
Halved or sliced pears packed in heavy sugar syrup, typically in cans for retail sale. Classified under HTS 2008.40.0040 as pears otherwise prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified, with added sugar. Meets general preservation criteria without fitting specific subheadings like homogenized preparations.
Canned Pear Halves in Light Syrup
Pear halves preserved in light sugar syrup within tin cans, intended for general consumption. Falls under HTS 2008.40.0040 as 'other' preserved pears not fitting specific forms like juice or homogenized infant food.
Pears in Pear Juice
Whole or sliced pears packed in their own juice, canned for shelf stability. Classified in 2008.40.0040 as preserved pears 'other' since not purely juice and exceeds infant homogenized specs.
Spiced Pears in Syrup
Pears preserved with spices like cinnamon in sugar syrup, canned for retail. HTS 2008.40.0040 covers such flavored preserved pears as 'other' not elsewhere specified.
Bartlett Pears in Water
Bartlett variety pears packed in water, low-sugar option in cans. Fits 2008.40.0040 as preserved pears 'other,' preserved without heavy syrup.
Organic Canned Pears
Organic pears preserved in organic syrup or water, certified for retail. Under 2008.40.0040 as other preserved pears, with organic status not affecting HTS classification.
Pear Chunks in Syrup
Diced pear chunks preserved in medium syrup, ideal for desserts. Classified as 2008.40.0040 'other' pears, preserved but not homogenized or juiced.
No Sugar Added Pears
Pears packed in water or unsweetened juice, labeled no added sugar. Still under 2008.40.0040 as preserved pears 'other' despite low sweetener.
Deluxe Pear Slices in Syrup
Premium pear slices in rich syrup, often for gourmet use. HTS 2008.40.0040 applies to these sliced preserved pears as 'other.'
Tropical Pear Mix Preserved
Pears blended with tropical flavors, preserved in syrup (pears predominant). Fits 2008.40.0040 if pears main ingredient, as other preserved pears.
Pear Halves in White Grape Juice
Pear halves packed in white grape juice for natural sweetness. Under 2008.40.0040 as preserved pears in other liquid, not pure juice.
Dietetic Preserved Pears
Low-calorie pears preserved for dietetic purposes, not finely homogenized. 2008.40.0040 covers as other pears, outside infant subheading precedence.
Bulk Preserved Pears for Processing
Large cans of preserved pears in syrup for food manufacturing use. HTS 2008.40.0040 as other preserved pears, bulk not retail-specific.
Holiday Spiced Pear Halves
Seasonal pear halves with holiday spices in light syrup, canned. Classified 2008.40.0040 for flavored preserved pears.
European Style Preserved Pears
Pears preserved in European-style syrup, often clingstone variety. Under 2008.40.0040 as other pears preserved, variety neutral.