Tomato Paste with Basil Retail Jar from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
11.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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