Tomato Powder
Pure tomato powder produced by drying and grinding fresh tomatoes, used as a seasoning or ingredient in soups and sauces. It falls under HTS 0712.90.74.00 as dried tomatoes in powder form, not further prepared beyond drying and pulverizing. This classification applies to whole, dehydrated tomatoes processed into powder without additives.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If blended with seasonings or salt
Addition of other ingredients makes it a sauce or mixed seasoning preparation under Chapter 21, not pure dried vegetables.
If packed in retail-ready containers with preservatives
Tomato powder intended for direct consumption with added stabilizers falls under prepared tomatoes of Chapter 20.
If mixed with spices like garlic or onion powder
Mixtures with spices reclassify it as mixed seasonings under heading 0910, excluding pure vegetable powders.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the product is solely dried tomatoes without additives to avoid reclassification as a prepared food; provide lab analysis confirming moisture content below 5% for dried status
• Ensure supplier certificates confirm no further preparation like blending with spices
Related Products under HTS 0712.90.74.00
Organic Tomato Powder
Certified organic tomato powder made from dehydrated organic tomatoes, ideal for natural food products and supplements. Classified under HTS 0712.90.74.00 as dried tomato powder meeting organic standards per General Statistical Note 6, without further processing. It remains a simple dried vegetable product.
Sun-Dried Tomato Powder
Powder derived from sun-dried tomatoes, retaining intense flavor for use in rubs, dips, and pasta sauces. HTS 0712.90.74.00 covers this as tomatoes dried (by sun or other methods) and ground into powder, excluding further preparation. The drying method doesn't alter the base classification.
Dehydrated Tomato Powder for Soup Bases
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.
Roma Tomato Powder
Powder made from dried Roma variety tomatoes, prized for concentrated flavor in spice blends. Under HTS 0712.90.74.00 for all dried tomato powders regardless of variety, as long as not further prepared. Roma's meaty texture yields fine, uniform powder.
Cherry Tomato Powder
Powder from dehydrated cherry tomatoes, offering sweet-tart notes for gourmet seasonings. Classified in HTS 0712.90.74.00 as any dried tomatoes in powder, excluding prepared mixtures. Smaller tomatoes result in higher yield but same tariff treatment.
Bulk Tomato Powder for Industrial Use
Industrial-grade tomato powder in 25kg bags for food processing plants, derived from spray-dried tomatoes. HTS 0712.90.74.00 applies to bulk dried vegetable powders not for immediate consumption. Unsuitable for direct retail due to packaging and purity.