No-Salt Added Tomato Puree from Japan
Tomato puree processed without added salt or preservatives other than vinegar, offering a pure tomato flavor for health-conscious cooking. Classified under HTS 2002.90.80.40 as 'other' tomato puree, distinct from sauced or pasted forms. Prepared by heat treatment to reduce water content without fermentation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include nutritional labeling to confirm no-salt status and prevent misclassification as seasoned products
• Use commercial invoices specifying preparation method (no vinegar) to comply with heading 2002 exclusions
• Test for Brix value per subheading notes to differentiate from higher-concentration pastes