Whole Canned Papaya Halves from Germany
Halved papayas canned in their own juice with minimal added sugar, intended for culinary use. Classified under HTS 2008.99.5000 as other papayas, preserved but not homogenized or juiced. The preservation method via canning distinguishes it from fresh or dried forms.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis for sugar content and Brix to prevent reclassification under higher-duty juice subheadings
• Use FDA prior notice for food imports; declare as low-acid canned food if pH requires it