Organic Papaya Pulp Concentrate from Mexico
Concentrated pulp from certified organic papayas, reduced by evaporation but retaining pulp characteristics for use in organic food products. Falls under HTS 2008.99.4500 as preserved papaya pulp, not qualifying as juice due to viscosity and fiber content per chapter notes. Commonly used in health food manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA organic equivalence certificate for non-US origins to avoid reclassification or detention
• Document water content reduction process to prove it's not single-strength juice under heading 2009