Sugar-Free Papaya Paste from China
Thickened papaya paste produced by cooking fresh papaya at atmospheric pressure to reduce water content, without sweeteners, falling under HTS 2007.99.55.00 for papaya pastes. Ideal for natural food manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'no added sugar' and retain processing records proving cooking method for customs verification
• Check for any small added preservatives; they are allowed but must not affect the no-sugar classification
• Use FDA prior notice for food imports and ensure compliance with country-of-origin labeling for papaya