Pear Quarters in Pear Juice from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
25.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Specify 'not from concentrate' if applicable; ensure pH levels for shelf-stability claims
• Pitfall: juice content over 50% risking 2009 reclassification