Italian-Style Tomato Puree from Japan
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 — 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
• 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