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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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