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U.S. imports of prepared or preserved pears (HS 200840) totaled $2.9M in July 2026, traded with 13 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Pears paid $546K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 36% on $1.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Pears imports of $2.9M in July 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.3M.
Last updated: July 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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126 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 20
Subheading 10 of 13 in heading 2008
Subheading 200840 · $2.9M of $374.5M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008400020 | Pears, Prep/Pres NESOI, In Cntrs Less Than 1.4 Kg | $1.7M | 14.20% | 30.86% | $241K |
| 2008400040 | Pears, Prep/Pres NESOI, In Cntrs of 1.4 Kg or More | $1.2M | 24.82% | 81.82% | $304K |
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 | $5K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.9MYoY · Pro
Exports
$5KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
South Africa and China together supply 77% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
47.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 18.65%.