Tomato Powder from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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