U.S. imports of Fresh Papayas (Papaws) (HS 080720) totaled $15.3M in August 2026, imported from 6 countries.
Importers of Fresh Papayas (Papaws) paid $13K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.09% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFresh papayas enter the US under FDA oversight as a fresh fruit, with Mexico supplying the overwhelming majority of commercial volume—a function of geographic proximity and established phytosanitary protocols under USDA APHIS. Guatemala and Panama are secondary suppliers. APHIS regulates admissibility based on pest-risk assessments, and papayas from certain origins may require treatment (such as hot-water or irradiation treatment) to mitigate fruit-fly risk before entry is permitted. The heading resolves to a single tariff line (0807200000), keeping classification straightforward.
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1.5K import shipments a month
USDA APHIS pest-risk requirements for fresh papayas vary by origin. Papayas from certain countries must undergo approved treatments—such as hot-water immersion or irradiation—to address fruit-fly species of concern before they are admissible. Importers should confirm with APHIS whether a systems approach, treatment protocol, or import permit is required for their specific origin, as requirements can change with pest-detection events in the exporting region.
Yes. Genetically engineered papaya varieties (such as the Rainbow and SunUp varieties developed for ringspot-virus resistance) are subject to USDA APHIS biotechnology regulatory oversight. Importers of GE papayas must ensure the specific event has received US regulatory authorization. FDA also expects that GE food crops have completed a voluntary consultation process. Importers should verify the regulatory status of the specific variety with both APHIS and FDA before shipment.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 0807
Subheading 080720 · $15.3M of $16.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$15.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $168.4M of Fresh Papayas (Papaws) and exported $25.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0807200000 | Papayas (Papaws) Fresh | $15.3M | 0.09% | 1.61% | $13K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0807200000 | Papayas (Papaws) Fresh | $2.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Guatemala together supply 95% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
98.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.09% of imports for consumption.