Del Monte Peach Pear Medley in Juice from China
Del Monte's canned fruit medley featuring peaches and pears in natural fruit juice, sealed in airtight tins under 1.4 kg. Classified in 2008.97.90.30 due to the peach/pear content, liquid packing medium, and small container size for retail. Meets criteria for preserved fruit mixtures not fitting other specific headings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include commercial invoice specifying exact fruit composition percentages to confirm peach/pear inclusion
• Check for any added preservatives that might trigger food safety documentation like FDA prior notice
• Avoid misdeclaration of container size which could lead to higher duties