Dried Papaya Chunks from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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