IQF Frozen Papaya Cubes
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) papaya cubes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes without cooking or sweeteners. Classified in HTS 0811.90.40.00 as other frozen papayas per Chapter 8 notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing added sugar
Frozen fruits with added sugar have a separate statistical breakout in the heading.
If treated as frozen vegetables
Misclassification occurs if marketed for savory use, but Chapter 7 is for veg, not fruit.
If provisionally preserved by sulfur dioxide
Chapter note to 0812 specifies gas-treated fruits unsuitable for immediate eating.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• IQF certification helps prove individual freezing without clumping into puree-like mass
• Comply with FSMA foreign supplier verification for food safety in frozen produce
• Declare exact Brix level; natural papaya sugars can mimic 'added sweetening' if undocumented
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Frozen Diced Papaya Chunks
Papaya fruit that has been peeled, diced into bite-sized chunks, frozen without cooking, and contains no added sugar. Classified under HTS 0811.90.40.00 as frozen papayas (other than puree), fitting Chapter 8 for uncooked frozen fruit.
Frozen Whole Papaya Fruit
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.
Frozen Papaya Slices
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.
Unsweetened Frozen Papaya Pieces
Irregular pieces of peeled papaya frozen plain for commercial foodservice, uncooked per Chapter 8. HTS 0811.90.40.00 for papayas other than puree.
Bulk Frozen Papaya for Processing
Large blocks of frozen whole or chopped papayas destined for juice/smoothie processing, no cooking. Fits HTS 0811.90.40.00 as other frozen papayas.
Flash-Frozen Papaya Halves
Papayas cut in half, seeded, flash-frozen without additives or heat treatment. HTS 0811.90.40.00 for frozen papayas excluding puree forms.