Tomato Powder from China
Finely ground dehydrated tomato powder derived from ripe tomatoes, prepared without vinegar or acetic acid, used as a seasoning or ingredient in soups and sauces. Classified under HTS 2002.90.40.00 as tomatoes prepared or preserved in powder form. Meets chapter note requirements for tomato products with dry weight content over 7%.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify dry weight content exceeds 7% per chapter note to avoid reclassification to tomato juice headings
• Provide lab analysis certificates confirming no vinegar/acetic acid and powder form for customs clearance
• Label as 'tomato powder' with nutritional info; watch for moisture content triggering other subheadings