Sweetened Dried Papaya Cubes from Mexico
Papaya cubes lightly sweetened during drying process for enhanced taste in baking and cereals. Still qualifies under HTS 0813.40.10.00 if sugar content is minimal and primary identity remains dried papaya.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
11.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare exact brix/sugar levels; over 35% may trigger Chapter 20 preserved fruit classification
• Use child-resistant packaging if marketed for retail to meet CPSC standards
• Provide sugar origin certificates if transshipping through sugar-producing countries