Tomato Paste with Basil Retail Jar from China
Tomato paste lightly infused with basil in 100g glass jars for consumer use. Still primarily tomato paste, classified under HTS 2002.90.80.20 as other, since basil is minor seasoning per notes. Preserved without vinegar/acetic acid.
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
• Quantify basil content <2% to maintain tomato paste classification; higher shifts to mixtures
• Allergen labeling mandatory if basil from shared facilities; common EU-US import discrepancy
• Glass jars require shatterproof packaging for ocean freight; claim breakage insurance