Tomato Paste Concentrate Industrial Bag from Japan
36° Brix tomato paste concentrate in 1000kg flexibags for beverage manufacturing. Classified HTS 2002.90.80.20 as other tomato paste preserved by reduced pressure cooking. High solids content.
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
• Flexibag must have Aseptic Grade A certification for tomato imports; lower grades rejected
• Microbiological specs tighter for beverage use; include pathogen-free test results
• Tank container cleaning certs required post-unload; residue contamination common issue