Pears in Natural Juice from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
25.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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