2008.40.00.40/Canned Pear Halves in Light Syrup/Germany

Canned Pear Halves in Light Syrup from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty

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Import Tips

• Confirm syrup concentration doesn't qualify as juice (check Brix); use phytosanitary certificates for fruit origin

• Avoid mislabeling as 'pear juice' to prevent duty shifts