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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'not from concentrate' if applicable; ensure pH levels for shelf-stability claims
• Pitfall: juice content over 50% risking 2009 reclassification