Organic Tomato Puree in 400g Can from Japan
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 — 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
• 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