Frozen Papaya Slices from China
Papaya fruit peeled, sliced into wedges or half-moons, flash-frozen without added sugar or cooking. HTS 0811.90.40.00 applies to these other frozen papayas, distinct from puree.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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
• Document slice thickness and freezing method to distinguish from puree; CBP audits often check this
• Ensure compliance with FDA prior notice for frozen fruits; late filing leads to holds
• Test for natural sugar content if no additives declared—over 13% Brix may trigger sweetening scrutiny