Tainung Papaya
Taiwanese Tainung #1 variety papayas, medium-sized with firm orange flesh resistant to diseases. Classified as fresh papayas under HTS 0807.20.00.00 for retail and foodservice. Exported at breaker stage for optimal ripening during shipment.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.4% | +7.5% | 12.9% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.4% | — | 5.4% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.4% | — | 5.4% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.4% | — | 5.4% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.4% | — | 5.4% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If papaya puree or nectar
Juice or puree preparations fall under Chapter 20 as fruit juices or vegetable preparations.
If dried and sugared
Fruit dried with sugar confit moves to heading 0813, distinct from fresh or provisionally preserved.
If treated as fresh fruit vegetables
Botanical confusion might lead to Chapter 07, but papayas are definitively tropical fresh fruit in Chapter 08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm irradiation treatment if required by APHIS for papaya origins outside approved lists
• Document maturity index to prove fresh status
• Avoid plastic wrapping that could suggest preservation processing
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Fresh Hawaiian Papaya
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.
Solo Papaya
Small, single-serving Solo variety papayas from the Caribbean, typically 1-2 pounds with sweet yellow-orange flesh. Falls under HTS 0807.20.00.00 as fresh papayas (papaws) harvested at eating ripeness. Ideal for fresh market sales without processing.
Maradol Red Papaya
Large Mexican Maradol papayas featuring deep red flesh and weighing up to 10 pounds. Imported fresh under HTS 0807.20.00.00 as part of the melons and papayas heading for immediate consumption. Popular for their high sugar content and juiciness.
Sunrise Solo Papaya
Bright yellow Sunrise variety Solo papayas from Jamaica, small-sized for individual consumption. HTS 0807.20.00.00 covers these fresh papayas with no treatment beyond harvest cleaning. Known for cave-like seed cavity and sweet flavor.
Formosa Papaya
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.
Red Lady Papaya
Hybrid Red Lady F1 papayas from the Philippines, pear-shaped with high red flesh content. HTS 0807.20.00.00 applies to these fresh, untreated papayas destined for fresh market. Disease-resistant variety popular for export.