Dried Papaya Chunks
Chunks of papaya dried to a low moisture content, packaged for retail sale as a snack. Classified under HTS 0813.40.90.00 as dried fruit other than those specified in headings 0801-0806 (citrus, bananas, etc.). Not treated solely for provisional preservation.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If treated solely for provisional preservation like sulfured
Heading 0812 covers fruit preserved only for transport/storage (e.g., by sulfur dioxide), unsuitable for immediate consumption.
If processed beyond simple drying, like sugared or flavored
Chapter 20 includes dried fruit with added sugar or other preparations, shifting from simple dried fruit in Chapter 8.
If actually dried bananas despite labeling
Specific heading 0807 covers bananas (fresh or dried); misidentification of fruit type changes classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab analysis confirming moisture content below 20% to distinguish from fresh or provisionally preserved fruit
• Include phytosanitary certificates from exporting country verifying fumigation treatment against pests
• Label with country of origin and ensure no sulfite additives if claiming organic status
Related Products under HTS 0813.40.90.00
Dried Kiwi Halves
Halves of kiwi fruit dried to chewy texture for trail mix or standalone snack. HTS 0813.40.90.00 applies to dried kiwi as 'other fruit' not covered by specific headings 0801-0806.
Dried Starfruit Slices
Thin slices of starfruit (carambola) dried for gourmet snacks or baking. Under 0813.40.90.00 as unspecified dried fruit not in primary headings.
Dried Lychee Whole
Whole dried lychees with pits removed, packaged as premium dried fruit. Classified 0813.40.90.00 for other dried fruits.
Dried Rambutan Pieces
Seedless pieces of rambutan dried for snacking. HTS 0813.40.90.00 as other exotic dried fruit.
Dried Mango Slices
Thin slices of mango dehydrated for long-term storage and snacking. Falls under HTS 0813.40.90.00 for other dried fruits excluding primary tropical fruits like those in 0807 (bananas). Suitable for direct consumption.
Dried Dragon Fruit Pieces
Pieces of exotic dragon fruit (pitaya) dried for snack consumption. Classified in 0813.40.90.00 as other dried fruit outside specific tropical headings.