Stewed Tomato Chunks from Japan
Large-cut tomato chunks preserved in moderate sugar syrup or juice, without vinegar. HTS 2002.10.00 covers these as tomatoes in pieces prepared otherwise than by acetic acid. Used in stews and casseroles.
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
• Label sugar content accurately; excessive additives may trigger 2002.90 reclassification
• Obtain FDA registration for canning facility and file prior notice 72 hours pre-arrival
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient acidification process validation leading to detention