Natural Papaya Fruit Paste from China
Pure, cooked papaya paste with no additives, thickened by heat treatment under reduced pressure, fitting HTS 2007.99.55.00 as a papaya puree obtained by cooking. Popular in smoothies and baking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide evidence of reduced pressure cooking if used, as per chapter note
• Label fiber content accurately to avoid vegetable misclassification
• Inspect for contaminants common in tropical fruit pastes