Tomato Paste in 200g Retail Tubes from Japan
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 — 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
• 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