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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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