Retail Tomato Paste Squeeze Pouch from China
Convenient 4.5 oz squeeze pouches of standard tomato paste for home cooking. Under HTS 2002.90.80.20 as other paste not in small retail containers. Prepared by heat treatment without vinegar.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Pouches must pass drop/microwave tests; FDA evaluates flexible packaging integrity
• Net quantity in both metric/US units on label; mismatch causes CBP holds
• Spout design affects child safety classification; document if over 3 years intended use