0808.30.40 - If entered at any other time

This HTS code encompasses fresh pears that do not meet the specific seasonal import period defined by the sibling category 0808.30.20. Specifically, if pears are entered into customs at any other time of the year outside of the April 1 to June 30 window, they will fall under this classification. The defining characteristic for this category is therefore the timing of the import relative to the specified period.

The distinction from the sibling category 0808.30.20 is crucial for accurate duty assessment, as it highlights the importance of the import date. While both subcategories pertain to fresh pears, the tariff treatment can differ based on when the fruit arrives at the customs border. This temporal distinction is a primary driver for the separate classifications.

Further subdivisions exist within this category to account for specific types of pears or their intended use. The subcategory 0808.30.40.15 is reserved for pears that have been certified as organic, indicating a specific production method. The remaining entries, denoted by "Other," would then capture all other fresh pears that fall outside of the organic certification and the specific April 1 to June 30 import period.