Papaya in Pineapple Juice from Mexico
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 — 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
• Declare fruit content ratio; ensure papaya >50% by weight for this heading
• Test for Brix if juice-heavy to avoid 2009 juice classification