2002.90.80.20/Low-Acid Tomato Paste Pouch/Germany

Low-Acid Tomato Paste Pouch from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → 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

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Import Tips

• 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