Cooked Papaya Puree from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
24%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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