Papaya Baby Food Base Paste

Cooked papaya paste without sugar, suitable as a base for infant foods but not finely homogenized or retail-packed ≤250g, thus under HTS 2007.99.55.00 rather than 2007.10. Used by baby food manufacturers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China14%+17.5%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico14%+10.0%24%
🇨🇦Canada14%+10.0%24%
🇩🇪Germany14%+10.0%24%
🇯🇵Japan14%+10.0%24%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2007.10.00Higher: 47% vs 31.5%

If finely homogenized in ≤250g retail packs for infants

Subheading 2007.10 precedence applies strictly to infant-homogenized preparations.

2008.19.90Higher: 52.9% vs 31.5%

If cooked with added sugar as a jam-like product

Sugar-added cooked fruits may go to Chapter 20 heading 2008 for preserves.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 31.5%

If frozen uncooked papaya puree

Frozen fruits without cooking classify in heading 0710, not cooked pastes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm not homogenized for infants (e.g

>250g containers or visible pieces) to stay in 2007.99

Provide nutritional analysis to customs if questioned on infant suitability

Register with FDA as food facility and file prior notice for smooth clearance