Bulk Cooked Papaya Concentrate Paste from Japan
Concentrated papaya paste obtained by cooking to reduce water content, unsweetened and in bulk packaging, classified in HTS 2007.99.55.00 for other papaya pastes. Common in industrial food processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document bulk packaging (>250g) and cooking process to distinguish from infant subheadings
• Test for Brix value if needed to confirm concentration via cooking, avoiding juice misclassification
• Use ISF filing early for bulk food shipments to prevent delays