Dehydrated Tomato Powder for Soup Bases from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
21.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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