Pear Quarters in Pear Juice from Germany
Pear fruit cut into quarters and packed in unsweetened pear juice for health-conscious consumers. Fits 2008.40.00 as preserved pears with natural liquid medium.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Specify 'not from concentrate' if applicable; ensure pH levels for shelf-stability claims
• Pitfall: juice content over 50% risking 2009 reclassification