Papaya Chunks in Heavy Syrup from Canada
Large chunks of papaya preserved in heavy sugar syrup, sold in glass jars for retail. This fits HTS 2008.99.5000 as other preserved papayas, with added sweetening but no alcohol or fermentation. Syrup preservation method aligns with 'otherwise prepared' category.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
11.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Label net drained fruit weight per FDA rules; declare added sugars to comply with nutrition labeling
• Obtain phytosanitary certificate from origin country to prove pest-free processing
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as 'citrus' if flavored; pure papaya invoicing essential