Dried Hawaiian Papaya Chunks from China
These are sun-dried papaya chunks sourced from Hawaii, processed to remove moisture while preserving the fruit's tropical flavor and chewy texture. Classified under HTS 0813.40.10.00 as dried papayas, distinct from fresh papayas in Chapter 08 or mixtures in other subheadings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify moisture content below 20% to confirm classification as dried fruit, avoiding reclassification as fresh
• Provide phytosanitary certificates proving fumigation treatment against fruit flies common in papaya shipments
• Label with country of origin and processing details to comply with FDA prior notice requirements for dried fruits