2007.99.55.00 - Papaya 🖩

HTS code 2007.99.55.00 specifically classifies papaya paste and puree. This category falls under jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut purees, and fruit or nut pastes obtained by cooking, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter. The key defining characteristic of this subheading is the origin and processing of the product – specifically, that it is derived from papaya and presented in a paste or puree form.

This classification distinguishes papaya-based preparations from other fruit purees and pastes at the same level. For instance, while 2007.99.50 covers guava and mango, and 2007.99.60.00 is designated for strawberry, this subheading exclusively addresses preparations made from papaya. The "Other" classification at 2007.99.65 is reserved for fruit pastes and purees not otherwise specified under this heading.

As a leaf node within the HTS structure, 2007.99.55.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification relies solely on the accurate identification of the product as papaya puree or paste. Typical examples include concentrated papaya pulp used in food manufacturing, infant food, or as an ingredient in other processed food items. The physical form and the primary fruit ingredient are the definitive criteria for assigning goods to this specific code.