Whole Preserved Pears from Japan
Intact small pears preserved whole in syrup or water, often imported for gourmet use. HTS 2008.40.00 designates all forms of preserved pears excluding juices.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Photographic evidence of whole fruit for inspection; declare origin accurately
• Avoid generic 'fruit' labeling to prevent mixture classification