No Sugar Added Pears from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
25.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Substantiate 'no added sugar' claims with lab tests; declare natural sugars accurately
• Common pitfall: misclass as fresh if packing liquid low