Dried Papaya Chunks from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.5%
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
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