0813.40.10.00 - Papayas

This HTS category, 0813.40.10.00, specifically classifies dried papayas. Within the broader heading of "Fruit, dried, other than that of headings 0801 to 0806; mixtures of nuts or dried fruits of this chapter," this code isolates papayas that have undergone a drying process. This encompasses dried slices, dices, or other forms of papaya intended for consumption or further processing.

It is important to distinguish this specific classification from its siblings. For example, while both are "Other fruit" within 0813.40, this code is for papayas, whereas sibling categories cover other distinct dried fruits such as berries (though not separately enumerated at this precise level), cherries (0813.40.30), peaches (0813.40.40.00), tamarinds (0813.40.80.00), and a general "Other" category (0813.40.90.00) for any other dried fruits not otherwise specified. The key differentiator is the botanical origin of the fruit itself.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into 0813.40.10.00 is definitive for dried papayas. When classifying, consideration should be given to the state of the product; fresh or otherwise preserved papayas would fall under different HTS headings. The emphasis is on the dried form of the papaya fruit.