Diced Papaya in Light Syrup from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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