Pears in Natural Juice from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

15.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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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