Whole Peeled San Marzano Tomatoes from Japan
Premium whole peeled tomatoes from the San Marzano variety, packed in tomato juice without vinegar or acetic acid. These are prepared by peeling and canning intact tomatoes, classifying under HTS 2002.10 due to being whole tomatoes preserved otherwise than by vinegar. The 'Other' subheading applies as they do not meet specific criteria for crushed or sifted varieties.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify tomato content exceeds 7% dry weight per chapter notes to avoid reclassification to heading 2002 juice provisions
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to meet FDA and USDA import requirements for canned vegetables
• Label cans clearly with net weight, ingredients, and country of origin to prevent customs delays