Organic Canned Pears from Japan
Organic pears, halved and preserved in water or light syrup, certified for retail sale. HTS 2008.40.00 covers such prepared pears, emphasizing no added spirit or fermentation.
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
• Provide USDA organic certification docs; test for pesticide residues
• Common issue: organic claims without proof leading to duty disputes