Papaya Baby Food Base Paste from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
24%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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