Aseptic Tomato Paste Bag-in-Box from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
21.6%
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
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