No Sugar Added Pears from Germany
Pears packed in water or unsweetened juice, labeled no added sugar. Still under 2008.40.0040 as preserved pears 'other' despite low sweetener.
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
Import Tips
• Substantiate 'no added sugar' claims with lab tests; declare natural sugars accurately
• Common pitfall: misclass as fresh if packing liquid low