San Marzano Tomato Puree 500g Jar from Japan
Premium puree from San Marzano tomatoes, cooked down slightly for smoothness without vinegar preservation, packed in a 500g glass jar. Under HTS 2002.90.80.30 for tomato puree in <1.4 kg retail containers. Meets chapter notes for non-juice preparations.
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
• Glass jars require shatterproof packaging for shipping; test for Brix value to confirm puree status
• Pitfall: PDO labeling needs EU certification docs