Frozen Whole Papaya Fruit from China
Unpeeled or minimally processed whole papayas that are washed, frozen solid without cooking or added sweeteners. Falls under HTS 0811.90.40.00 for other frozen papayas, as uncooked frozen fruit in Chapter 8.
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)
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Confirm no cooking/steaming occurred; importers often err by classifying boiled-then-frozen as 0811.90.40
• Require country-of-origin certificates; papayas from high-risk areas may need fumigation declarations
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion—declare as 'whole' vs 'sliced' to prevent reclassification