Tomato Paste in 200g Retail Tubes from China
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.
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
• 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