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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fermented or containing >0.5% alcohol
Chapter 20 note excludes fermented juices; alcoholic strength pushes to Chapter 22 headings.
If homogenized for infant food ≤250g containers
Subheading note prioritizes infant vegetable preps under 2005.10 over general tomato paste.
If contains soy sauce or vinegar traces
Soy-based sauces with tomato classify under prepared sauces, not pure tomato preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Mandatory FDA filing for low-acid canned foods (LACF); include scheduled process validation
• Test for botulism risk factors; low-acid tomatoes often trigger additional sampling at ports
• Validate commercial sterility through incubation studies before export to prevent rejections
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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.
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.