Peach Pear Blend in Pear Juice from Japan
Sliced peaches and pears mixed and preserved in pear juice concentrate within hermetically sealed cans. Falls under 2008.97.90.50 as an 'other' fruit mixture in airtight, liquid-packed containers, distinct from single-fruit purees or infant foods.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Ensure juice medium is declared accurately to avoid juice heading confusion; comply with country-of-origin labeling for blended fruits
• Test for homogeneity to rule out infant food precedence
• Secure fumigation certificates if wooden pallets used