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