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%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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