Tomato Paste in 200g Retail Tubes
Concentrated tomato paste packed in 200g squeeze tubes for retail sale, prepared by evaporating tomatoes without vinegar or acetic acid. It falls under HTS 2002.90.80.20 as 'other' tomato paste not elsewhere specified in the paste subheading. The dry weight exceeds 7% as per chapter notes, distinguishing it from tomato juice.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packed in containers each holding 5 kg or less for retail sale
Retail tomato paste in small containers shifts to the specific subheading 2002.10 for prepared tomatoes.
If not sufficiently concentrated (dry weight <7%) resembling tomato juice
Chapter note classifies low-concentration tomato products as juices under heading 2009, not preserved tomatoes.
If in airtight containers for retail with identifiable tomato shape
Products like whole or chopped tomatoes in retail cans fall under 2002.90.40, separate from paste.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Brix value documentation if required for concentration levels; tomato paste typically 28-36° Brix
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming no vinegar/acetic acid and dry matter >7% to avoid reclassification as juice
• Label containers with country of origin, net weight, and nutritional info per FDA import rules to prevent holds
Related Products under HTS 2002.90.80.20
Organic Tomato Paste 28° Brix Pouch
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.
No Salt Added Tomato Paste Can
Tomato paste in 6 oz cans with no added salt, concentrated to over 30° Brix for cooking use. It qualifies for HTS 2002.90.80.20 as other tomato paste preserved otherwise than by vinegar. Exceeds chapter note dry weight threshold.
Italian Double Concentrated Tomato Paste Tube
Double-concentrated (38° Brix) tomato paste from Italian San Marzano tomatoes in 130g tubes. Falls under HTS 2002.90.80.20 as other paste, preserved by evaporation without acetic acid. High dry matter content per chapter specifications.
Bulk Tomato Paste for Manufacturing
Industrial-grade tomato paste at 36° Brix in 20kg drums for sauce production, not retail packed. Classified in HTS 2002.90.80.20 as other tomato paste preserved by cooking/evaporation. Complies with heading 2002 dry weight note.
Low-Acid Tomato Paste Pouch
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.
Aseptic Tomato Paste Bag-in-Box
Aseptically filled tomato paste (32° Brix) in 220L bag-in-box for foodservice. Falls under HTS 2002.90.80.20 as other tomato paste preserved otherwise than by vinegar. High concentration per chapter dry weight standards.