Canned Pear Halves in Light Syrup from Japan
Sliced pear halves packed in cans with light sugar syrup, heat-processed for preservation. Classified under HTS 2008.40.00 as prepared or preserved pears, not elsewhere specified, typically for retail consumption. Meets chapter requirements for fruit preserved without freezing or drying.
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
• Verify Brix value if applicable to ensure not reclassified under 2009; provide commercial invoice detailing syrup content and net weight
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as juice leading to wrong heading