Dehydrated Tomato Powder for Soup Bases from Japan
Fine-ground dehydrated tomato powder specifically for manufacturing soup bases and bouillon. It qualifies for HTS 0712.90.74.00 as unprepared dried tomato powder, suitable for industrial reconstitution. No binders or flavors are added, keeping it purely vegetable-derived.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify industrial end-use in entry docs to avoid retail misclassification; ensure bulk packaging over 5kg to signal non-retail
• Common pitfall: undervaluation based on low moisture content