Canned Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
Canned potatoes in tomato sauce are cooked potato pieces preserved in a tomato-based sauce within cans. The preparation involves no vinegar or freezing, so they are classified under tariff item 2005.20.00 as other prepared potatoes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tomato sauce includes vinegar or acetic acid as a preservative
Preservation by vinegar or acetic acid places the product in heading 20.01 instead of 20.05.
If the product contains more than 20% by weight of meat, offal, or similar ingredients
Chapter note 1(c) excludes food preparations with significant meat content, which would fall under Chapter 16.
If the potatoes are mixed with other vegetables in the sauce
Mixed vegetable preparations may be classified under other subheadings of heading 20.05, depending on the dominant ingredient.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tomato sauce does not contain vinegar or acetic acid, which would change the heading
• Describe the cooking and preservation process accurately to the CBSA
• Verify the sauce's composition, as high meat or fish content could trigger Chapter 16 classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2005.20.00
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Baby new potatoes harvested early, cooked whole and packed in brine for extended shelf life without vinegar or acetic acid. These are prepared vegetables of Chapter 20, specifically preserved potatoes not frozen, falling under tariff item 2005.20.00.
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Canned Creamed Potatoes
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