Fresh Hawaiian Papaya from China

Large, pear-shaped papayas grown in Hawaii with vibrant orange flesh and black seeds, weighing 2-5 pounds each. Classified under HTS 0807.20.00.00 as fresh papayas suitable for immediate consumption. These are typically sold whole at retail markets without any preservation treatment.

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

Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting country confirming freedom from pests like fruit flies

Verify ripeness stage to ensure classification as fresh, not preserved

Check seasonal quotas if applicable from origin countries like Mexico