Chapter 20 · Preparations of vegetables, fruit or nuts · Section 4
HS Code 2008.40
Pears
Heading 2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 2008.40
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008.40.00 |
Other > Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus limonum) and limes (Citrus aurantifolia, Citrus latifolia) > Pears 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
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15.3% | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR, MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | kg |
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European Union - CN codes under 2008.40
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 40 29 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2008 40 11 | Of an actual alcoholic strength by mass not exceeding 11,85 % mas | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2008 40 31 | With a sugar content exceeding 15 % by weight | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2008 40 90 | Not containing added sugar | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2008 40 19 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2008 40 21 | Of an actual alcoholic strength by mass not exceeding 11,85 % mas | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2008 40 51 | With a sugar content exceeding 13 % by weight | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2008 40 59 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2008 40 79 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2008 40 71 | With a sugar content exceeding 15 % by weight | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2008 40 39 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 2008 40 00 | Pears | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 2008.40
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 40 00 00 | Pears | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 11 00 | Of an actual alcoholic strength by mass not exceeding 11,85|%|mas | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 19 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 21 00 | Of an actual alcoholic strength by mass not exceeding 11,85|%|mas | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 29 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 31 00 | With a sugar content exceeding 15 % by weight | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 39 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 51 00 | With a sugar content exceeding 13 % by weight | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 51 10 | Flaked or powdered, whether or not containing starch | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 51 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 59 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 59 10 | Flaked or powdered, whether or not containing starch | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 59 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 71 00 | With a sugar content exceeding 15 % by weight | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 71 20 | Flaked or powdered, whether or not containing starch | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 71 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 79 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 79 10 | Flaked or powdered, whether or not containing starch | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 79 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 90 00 | Not containing added sugar | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 90 10 | Flaked or powdered, whether or not containing starch | UK duty & VAT → |
| 2008 40 90 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 2008
The subheadings immediately before and after 2008.40 in chapter 20.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 2008.40.
What is HS code 2008.40?
HS code 2008.40 covers: Pears. It belongs to chapter 20 (Preparations of vegetables, fruit or nuts) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 2008.40?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: 15.3%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 2008.40?
The UK extends 2008.40 to 22 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 2008400000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.