U.S. imports of Prepared or Preserved Pears (HS 200840) totaled $2.5M in August 2026, imported from 13 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Pears paid $773K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 31.02% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Pears imports of $2.5M in August 2026 ran 22% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataContainer size is the primary classification variable for prepared and preserved pears in the US tariff schedule: retail-sized units under 1.4 kg fall under 2008400020, while bulk or food-service containers of 1.4 kg or more are classified at 2008400040. China is the leading supplier, with South Africa and Greece also prominent — a geographically diverse source base that reflects both Northern and Southern Hemisphere harvest windows and gives buyers some flexibility in managing seasonal supply gaps. Canned pear halves and slices in syrup or juice are the dominant commercial forms, used extensively in institutional food service.
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107 import shipments a month
The 1.4 kg threshold distinguishes two separate 10-digit HTS lines (2008400020 and 2008400040), and each line may carry a different duty rate. Importers should verify the net weight per container at the time of entry, as duty liability is determined by the line under which the goods are classified.
Canned pears are subject to FDA prior notice of arrival, and hermetically sealed low-acid or acidified products must comply with FDA's LACF/acidified food regulations, including registration of the foreign processing facility. Labels must meet US nutrition labeling and ingredient declaration standards. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA regulatory specialist to confirm current admissibility requirements.
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Subheading 11 of 13 in heading 2008
Subheading 200840 · $2.5M of $396.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$13KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $37.0M of Prepared or Preserved Pears and exported $476K.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008400040 | Pears, Prep/Pres NESOI, In Cntrs of 1.4 Kg or More | $1.4M | 30.70% | 90.08% | $417K |
| 2008400020 | Pears, Prep/Pres NESOI, In Cntrs Less Than 1.4 Kg | $1.1M | 31.40% | 60.06% | $356K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2008400000 | Pears, Otherwise Prepared or Preserved, NESOI | $13K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and South Africa together supply 76% of it. China pays 52.8% duty; South Africa 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
23.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 31.02% of imports for consumption.