Pears in Natural Juice from Germany
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 — 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
• 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