Papaya in Pineapple Juice from Japan
Papaya pieces packed in pineapple juice as preservative, not exceeding juice-dominant thresholds. Classified in HTS 2008.99.5000 as other papayas since papaya is principal fruit. Liquid is incidental to fruit preservation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
11.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare fruit content ratio; ensure papaya >50% by weight for this heading
• Test for Brix if juice-heavy to avoid 2009 juice classification