Canned Pear Halves in Light Syrup from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
25.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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