Aseptic Tomato Paste Bag-in-Box from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
11.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, 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