Passata Tomato Puree 700g Bottle from Japan
Italian passata-style tomato puree, sieved for smoothness, preserved without vinegar in a 700g plastic bottle. Classified in HTS 2002.90.80.30 for <1.4 kg containers of tomato puree. Not qualifying as juice due to processing.
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
• Specify 'passata' on invoices but classify as puree; check plastic bottle material compliance
• Pitfall: high Brix may suggest paste (2003)