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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other vegetables like peppers
Vegetable mixtures preserved without vinegar go to heading 2005, separate from pure tomato paste.
If specifically if packed ≤5kg for retail
Retail tomato paste containers get preferential subheading 2002.10 over the 'other' catch-all.
If dried tomato flakes rather than paste
Dehydrated tomato products without reconstitution classify under dried vegetables in Chapter 07.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide PDO certification if claiming San Marzano origin to validate premium pricing and labeling
• Ensure tube packaging meets child-resistant standards if marketed for home use; common EU import issue
• Monitor EU origin duties; post-Brexit rules may affect UK transshipments misdeclared as Italian
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.
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.
Aseptic Tomato Paste Bag-in-Box
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.