Organic Tomato Paste 28° Brix Pouch from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include organic certification from accredited body and lab tests for Brix/heavy metals common in tomato imports
• Avoid pitfalls by ensuring no added sugars or acids that could shift classification to mixtures under 2009
• Use ISF filing 48 hours prior; declare as food product for FDA prior notice to clear customs smoothly