Organic Tomato Puree in 400g Can from China
This organic tomato puree is made from ripe tomatoes cooked and strained to a smooth consistency, preserved without vinegar or acetic acid, and packed in a 400g metal can for retail use. It falls under HTS 2002.90.80.30 as tomato puree in containers holding less than 1.4 kg. The puree has a dry weight content below 7 percent, distinguishing it from tomato juice.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify container net weight is under 1.4 kg per unit and label as 'tomato puree' not juice; ensure dry matter content <7% to avoid reclassification
• Provide Certificate of Analysis for Brix and pH levels
• Watch for acetic acid traces in preservation