Retail Tomato Paste Squeeze Pouch from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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