Low-Sugar Canned Papaya
Papaya cubes canned in water with artificial sweeteners, low-calorie option. HTS 2008.99.5000 covers other preserved papayas with sweetening matter. Meets 'otherwise prepared' without high sugar.
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 homogenized vegetable-like for dietetics/infants
Homogenized preps ≤250g for infants take precedence even with fruit.
If in retail plastic pouches
Specific packing like rigid plastic changes some provisions.
If dehydrated rather than wet-canned
Dried leguminous but similar for fruit if fully dried.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare sweetener type (e.g
• aspartame); FDA premarket approval if novel
• Net weight and drained weight mandatory on labels
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