Tomato Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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