Pears in Heavy Syrup

Halved or sliced pears packed in heavy sugar syrup, typically in cans for retail sale. Classified under HTS 2008.40.0040 as pears otherwise prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified, with added sugar. Meets general preservation criteria without fitting specific subheadings like homogenized preparations.

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.

2009.41.40Lower: 35% vs 50.3%

If primarily pear juice with minimal pulp

Products exceeding certain Brix values or classified mainly as juice fall under heading 2009 for fruit juices unfermented.

2007.10.00Lower: 47% vs 50.3%

If finely homogenized for infants in containers ≤250g

Homogenized fruit preparations for infant food take precedence in subheading 2007.10 per chapter notes.

0813.20.20Lower: 49% vs 50.3%

If frozen rather than preserved in syrup or water

Frozen pears are classified under heading 0813 for frozen fruits, not preserved preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify Brix value if close to juice thresholds to avoid reclassification; ensure cans meet food contact standards like FDA regulations

• Provide detailed ingredient lists and net weight declarations on labels