Papaya Chunks in Heavy Syrup from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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