Sugar-Free Papaya Paste from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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