Concentrated Tomato Juice in Steel Drum-Like Can
Lightly concentrated tomato juice (Brix ~10-12) in large airtight steel cans. It qualifies for tariff item 2009.50.00 if dry weight is below 7% and it is unfermented, with airtight packaging defining the subheading.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
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 dry weight content is 7% or more
Tomato juice with higher dry weight is classified as tomato paste or concentrate.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the dry weight content is below 7% to avoid reclassification to heading 20.02
• Confirm the juice is unfermented and contains no added spirit
• Provide Brix and dry weight analysis to CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 2009.50.00
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Bloody Mary mix consisting primarily of tomato juice with minimal spices for cocktail preparation. It is unfermented, contains no added spirit, and the small seasoning quantities do not alter its classification as tomato juice under tariff item 2009.50.00.
Bloody Mary Mix Tomato Juice in Pouch
Bloody Mary mix in airtight pouches, primarily tomato juice with minimal spices. It is unfermented and contains no added spirit, and the small seasoning quantities do not change its classification under tariff item 2009.50.00.
Bulk Tomato Juice for Repacking
Bulk tomato juice in large drums for further repacking, unfermented, with a dry weight content below 7%. It is classified under tariff item 2009.50.00 as tomato juice, not in retail packaging.
Canned Tomato Juice
Ready-to-drink canned tomato juice made from fresh tomatoes, preserved without fermentation. It is unfermented, contains no added spirit, and is packaged for retail sale, fitting squarely under tariff item 2009.50.00.
Canned Tomato Juice in Tin Can
Pure tomato juice packed in airtight tin cans, unfermented and without added spirit, suitable for retail consumption. It falls under tariff item 2009.50.00 as tomato juice in airtight containers.
Chilled Tomato Juice
Chilled tomato juice shipped refrigerated to maintain freshness, unfermented and without added spirit. It is a vegetable juice of heading 20.09, specifically tomato juice under tariff item 2009.50.00, distinct from cooked or concentrated forms.