Tomato Fillets in Cans from Mexico
Peeled and filleted tomatoes packed in cans with their juice, no vinegar used. Classified in HTS 2002.90.80 for miscellaneous preserved tomato forms not covered elsewhere in 2002. Suited for premium pasta sauces.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
21.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Ensure fillets are whole pieces, not pureed, to stay out of paste categories
• Include country-of-origin labeling for tomatoes specifically
• Monitor for mold inhibitors that could mimic acetic preservation