No Sugar Added Pears from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → 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