Italian-Style Tomato Puree from China
Smooth tomato puree with subtle herb infusion but no vinegar, cooked for sauce bases. HTS 2002.90.80.40 covers this as other puree, prepared by heat treatment at atmospheric pressure. Essential for Mediterranean dishes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
49.1%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• List minor seasonings explicitly but confirm they don't trigger 'sauced' reclassification
• Use refractometer for Brix at 20°C to meet subheading note standards
• Register for prior notice via FDA for preserved vegetable imports