Sweet Corn in Tomato Sauce
Sweet corn in tomato sauce is sweet corn kernels cooked in tomato sauce, preserved without vinegar or freezing. As a preparation of sweet corn, it falls under this tariff item unless the tomato sauce has a dry weight content of 7% or more, which would classify it under heading 2002.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 10.5% | — | 10.5% |
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 has a dry weight content of 7% or more
Chapter note 4 classifies tomato preparations with 7% or more dry weight in heading 2002.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Measure the dry weight content of the tomato sauce; if it is 7% or more, the product may be classified under heading 2002
• Verify the product does not contain vinegar or acetic acid
• Provide sauce composition details to CBSA for classification
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