Diced Papaya in Light Syrup
Canned diced papaya pieces preserved in light sugar syrup, packed for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2008.99.5000 as 'other' prepared papayas, not fitting specific subheadings like mixtures or frozen forms. It is preserved by canning and syrup addition, excluding it from fresh or juice categories.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 1.8% | +35.0% | 36.8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 1.8% | +10.0% | 11.8% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 1.8% | +10.0% | 11.8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 1.8% | +10.0% | 11.8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 1.8% | +10.0% | 11.8% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If presented in retail-ready mixtures with other fruits
Mixtures of preserved fruits fall under the 'other mixtures' subheading, separate from single-fruit papaya.
If frozen rather than preserved in syrup
Frozen papayas are classified under frozen fruit provisions, not preserved preparations.
If mixtures of papayas and nuts
Preparations containing both fruits and nuts shift to the mixtures with nuts subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Brix value if applicable to confirm it doesn't exceed thresholds for other subheadings; label sugar content accurately
• Provide commercial invoice detailing net weight, papaya origin, and preservation method to avoid misclassification as fresh fruit
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