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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China15.3%+35.0%50.3%
🇲🇽Mexico15.3%+10.0%25.3%
🇨🇦Canada15.3%+10.0%25.3%
🇩🇪Germany15.3%+10.0%25.3%
🇯🇵Japan15.3%+10.0%25.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2009.71Lower: 10% vs 50.3%

If primarily pear juice, unfermented

Juice-focused products with <0.5% alcohol go to 2009 per chapter note.

0811.90Lower: 24.5% vs 50.3%

If frozen blocks or sweetened frozen

Certain frozen fruit preps are under 0811, differentiating from canned preserved.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Substantiate 'no added sugar' claims with lab tests; declare natural sugars accurately

• Common pitfall: misclass as fresh if packing liquid low