Papaya in Brine from Germany
Papaya slices preserved in light brine for savory uses, low-sugar. Unusual but under HTS 2008.99.5000 as other preserved, with salt as sweetening alternative. Not pickled vegetable.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare salt %; distinguish from Chapter 20 pickles
• pH testing for low-acid canning