Organic Tomato Puree from China
A thick, smooth puree made from organic tomatoes, prepared by cooking and straining without vinegar or acetic acid, suitable for sauces and soups. It falls under HTS 2002.90.80.40 as tomato puree that is 'other' than basic tomato paste or specific varieties. The dry weight content is less than 7 percent, distinguishing it from tomato juice classifications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify dry weight content is under 7% to avoid reclassification as tomato juice under heading 2002
• Provide lab analysis certificates confirming no vinegar or acetic acid addition for smooth customs clearance
• Label with Brix value if applicable, and ensure packaging details match 'other puree' criteria to prevent audits