Papaya Fruit Pulp Puree from Japan
Pureed papaya pulp obtained by processing fresh papaya fruit into a smooth, thick consistency suitable for culinary uses like smoothies, desserts, and sauces. Classified under HTS 2008.99.4500 as papaya pulp, which falls within fruit preparations otherwise prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified. It is typically aseptically packed in bulk for food manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Verify Brix value and ensure no added spirit exceeds 0.5% vol to maintain classification in heading 2009 exclusion
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming 100% papaya content and pasteurization records for FDA prior notice
• Avoid misdeclaration as juice (heading 2009); pulp must retain fibrous texture to qualify