Pears in Natural Juice
Whole or halved pears packed in their own juice or pear juice, canned for long-term storage. HTS 2008.40.00 applies to pears preserved without added spirit, distinguished from pure juices in 2009.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If extracted and concentrated as citrus-free fruit juice
Unfermented pear juice without added spirit goes to 2009 per chapter note, based on alcoholic strength <0.5%.
If preserved in alcohol or spirit
Pears with added spirit exceed 0.5% alcohol and shift to 2008.70.
If frozen rather than canned
Frozen pears are preserved by cold, classifying under heading 0811 for frozen fruit.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document juice composition to differentiate from 2009 juices; use FDA prior notice for food safety
• Pitfall: high water content mistaken for tomato-like products under chapter notes
Related Products under HTS 2008.40.00
Canned Pear Halves in Light Syrup
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.
Pear Chunks in Heavy Syrup
Diced pear pieces preserved in heavy sugar syrup within tin cans, suitable for desserts. Falls under HTS 2008.40.00 for pears otherwise prepared or preserved, containing added sweetening matter but not as juice.
Bartlett Pear Slices in Syrup
Sliced Bartlett variety pears preserved in sugar syrup, ideal for fruit salads. Classified in 2008.40.00 as specific preserved pears, not homogenized or juiced.
Organic Canned Pears
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.
Pear Quarters in Pear Juice
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.
Diced Pears in Extra Light Syrup
Small-diced pears in low-sugar syrup, canned for baking or direct eating. Under HTS 2008.40.00 for pears prepared with minimal sweetening, not homogenized.