High Brix 40° Tomato Paste Drum
Ultra-concentrated 40° Brix tomato paste in 55-gallon drums for pizza sauce production. HTS 2002.90.80.20 for other tomato paste preserved by atmospheric pressure cooking. Exceeds all chapter concentration notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packed with olive oil or other mediums
Tomatoes packed in oil/fat have dedicated subheading separate from pure paste.
If further dehydrated to powder form
Tomato powder from paste drying classifies under cereal/veg flours in heading 1108.
If citrus juices added for blending
Fruit juice mixtures with tomato go to heading 2009; changes primary character.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Refractometer certification for 40° Brix claim; disputes common at high concentrations
• Drums need UN-approved steel with food-grade epoxy lining; inspection certificates required
• High viscosity affects flow rates; specify in commercial invoice for proper valuation
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.