Natural Papaya Fruit Paste from Japan
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 — 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
• 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