Bulk Tomato Paste for Manufacturing from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include end-use statement for manufacturing to qualify for potential duty drawbacks or industrial rates
• Drum linings must be food-grade; inspect for sterility certificates to pass FDA import screening
• Calculate volumetric duties accurately for liquids; common error leads to underpayment penalties