Low-Acid Tomato Paste Pouch from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
21.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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