Natural Papaya Fruit Paste from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
24%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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