Aseptic Tomato Paste Bag-in-Box from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
21.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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