Formosa Papaya from China
Brazilian Formosa papayas, large vigorous fruits with reddish-orange flesh averaging 5-8 pounds. Fresh classification under HTS 0807.20.00.00 requires no preservation treatments applied. Widely exported to North America year-round.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Comply with USDA fumigation protocols for South American papaya imports
• Use ventilated containers to prevent condensation and rot
• Declare exact varietal name on entry documents