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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.5%+35.0%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇨🇦Canada2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇩🇪Germany2.5%+10.0%12.5%
🇯🇵Japan2.5%+10.0%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0812.90.90.00Lower: 35% vs 37.5%

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.

2008.99Lower: 16% vs 37.5%

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.

0807.20.00.00Lower: 12.9% vs 37.5%

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