Cooked Papaya Puree from Japan
A smooth puree made from papaya fruit that has been cooked to increase viscosity, with no added sugar, classified under HTS 2007.99.55.00 as a fruit puree obtained by cooking. It is typically used in culinary applications like sauces or desserts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the product meets the 'obtained by cooking' definition via heat treatment documentation to confirm classification in heading 2007
• Provide lab analysis showing no added sugar if declaring under the no-added-sugar provision to avoid reclassification
• Ensure Brix value documentation is available, though not required here, to prevent disputes with similar subheadings