Aseptic Tomato Paste Bag-in-Box
Aseptically filled tomato paste (32° Brix) in 220L bag-in-box for foodservice. Falls under HTS 2002.90.80.20 as other tomato paste preserved otherwise than by vinegar. High concentration per chapter dry weight standards.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If tomato puree rather than paste consistency
Less concentrated purees (lower Brix) may classify separately from high-Brix paste.
If fresh tomatoes used as raw material reference
Fresh produce in Chapter 08; processing into paste moves definitively to Chapter 20.
If homogenized vegetable prep for infants ≤250g
Subheading note precedence for infant foods overrides general tomato paste classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide aseptic filling validation records; FDA requires proof of commercial sterility for bags
• Maintain cold chain <4°C during transit; temperature excursions common cause for import detention
• Bag-in-box liners must have specific oxygen barrier specs for tomato acidity; test accordingly
Related Products under HTS 2002.90.80.20
Tomato Paste in 200g Retail Tubes
Concentrated tomato paste packed in 200g squeeze tubes for retail sale, prepared by evaporating tomatoes without vinegar or acetic acid. It falls under HTS 2002.90.80.20 as 'other' tomato paste not elsewhere specified in the paste subheading. The dry weight exceeds 7% as per chapter notes, distinguishing it from tomato juice.
Organic Tomato Paste 28° Brix Pouch
Organic tomato paste with 28° Brix concentration in flexible stand-up pouches, preserved by heat processing without vinegar. Classified under HTS 2002.90.80.20 as other tomato paste due to its form and preparation method. Meets chapter dry weight requirement for preserved tomatoes.
No Salt Added Tomato Paste Can
Tomato paste in 6 oz cans with no added salt, concentrated to over 30° Brix for cooking use. It qualifies for HTS 2002.90.80.20 as other tomato paste preserved otherwise than by vinegar. Exceeds chapter note dry weight threshold.
Italian Double Concentrated Tomato Paste Tube
Double-concentrated (38° Brix) tomato paste from Italian San Marzano tomatoes in 130g tubes. Falls under HTS 2002.90.80.20 as other paste, preserved by evaporation without acetic acid. High dry matter content per chapter specifications.
Bulk Tomato Paste for Manufacturing
Industrial-grade tomato paste at 36° Brix in 20kg drums for sauce production, not retail packed. Classified in HTS 2002.90.80.20 as other tomato paste preserved by cooking/evaporation. Complies with heading 2002 dry weight note.
Low-Acid Tomato Paste Pouch
Tomato paste processed to low-acid levels (pH >4.6) in 400g pouches for extended shelf life. HTS 2002.90.80.20 covers this as other preserved tomato paste without vinegar. Prepared by heat treatment meeting chapter definitions.