Dehydrated Tomato Powder for Soup Bases from Japan
Industrial-grade dehydrated tomato powder used in instant soup mixes, prepared by spray-drying tomato puree without acetic acid. Classified in HTS 2002.90.40.00 for powdered tomato preparations meeting dry weight threshold. Provides concentrated tomato flavor.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• For bulk imports, provide commercial invoice detailing end-use as soup base to support industrial classification
• Conduct Brix value testing if moisture suggests juice-like properties, per chapter 2009 notes
• Avoid retail packaging under 250g to prevent infant food subheading applicability