2008.99.50.00/Papaya in Pineapple Juice/Japan

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

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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