Papaya Baby Food Base Paste from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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