2002.90.80.20/Tomato Paste with Basil Retail Jar/Japan

Tomato Paste with Basil Retail Jar from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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