U.S. imports of fresh papayas (papaws) (HS 080720) totaled $14.9M in April 2026, traded with 6 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataClassified under a single 10-digit line (0807200000), fresh papayas enter the US primarily from Mexico, which benefits from geographic proximity and well-established cold-chain infrastructure. Guatemala and Panama are notable secondary sources. FDA prior notice is required for all fresh fruit imports, and USDA APHIS phytosanitary certification is mandatory; certain origins may face additional quarantine treatment requirements depending on pest risk assessments. Consult a licensed customs broker or USDA APHIS for current admissibility conditions before shipping.
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Yes. USDA APHIS may require specific phytosanitary treatments — such as cold treatment or systems approaches — for papayas from origins where fruit flies or other regulated pests are present. Requirements vary by country of origin, so importers should check current APHIS import requirements well before shipment.
Under heading 080720, the US schedule currently provides a single tariff line (0807200000) without a separate organic subdivision, unlike some other fresh fruit headings. Organic certification status does not change the HTS classification here, though it may affect labeling and marketing requirements under USDA National Organic Program rules.
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Imports
$14.9M
from 6 countries · YTD: $57.3M
Exports
$2.1M
Deficit of $12.8M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $12.8M (net importer)
YTD: $57.3M imported (April 2026)
1.5K shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.