Dietetic Tomato Juice
Tomato juice prepared for dietetic purposes, low calorie, unfermented <7% dry weight, not homogenized for infants. In 2009.50.00.90 as other, distinguished from infant-specific notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +37.5% | 37.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If homogenized fruit prep for infants <=250g
Subheading note precedence, but tomato is veg not fruit.
If homogenized vegetable for infants
Precedence note applies exactly if finely homogenized <=250g.
If supplemental dietetic food
If more than juice, like with thickeners, to food preps.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Differentiate from infant foods via labeling and container size >250g
• FDA prior notice mandatory for dietetic claims
• Test for homogeneity to stay out of precedence subheadings
Related Products under HTS 2009.50.00.90
Organic Tomato Juice
Pure organic tomato juice extracted from ripe tomatoes, unfermented, with no added spirit, and less than 7% dry weight content, packaged for retail. It falls under HTS 2009.50.00.90 as 'other' tomato juice not meeting the concentrated criteria of heading 2002. Ideal for beverages or cooking bases.
No Salt Added Tomato Juice
Tomato juice processed without added salt, unfermented, suitable for low-sodium diets, with dry matter below 7%. Classified in 2009.50.00.90 as other tomato juice not concentrated. Commonly used in Bloody Mary mixes or as a healthy drink.
Spicy Tomato Juice Blend
Tomato juice with minor spices like pepper for flavor, still primarily juice with <7% dry weight, unfermented. Fits 2009.50.00.90 as other tomato juice; small seasoning quantities don't change classification per notes.
Low-Sodium Canned Tomato Juice
Canned tomato juice formulated for reduced sodium, unfermented with no added spirit, dry weight under 7%, for retail sale. Under 2009.50.00.90 as other non-concentrated tomato juice per hierarchy.
Tomato Vegetable Juice Mix
Blend of tomato and other vegetable juices like celery, primarily tomato-based, unfermented, <7% dry weight. Classified as other tomato juice in 2009.50.00.90 when tomato predominates.
Pure Tomato Juice from Paste Tomatoes
Juice from Roma paste tomatoes, thick consistency but <7% dry weight, unfermented for cooking or drinking. Falls in 2009.50.00.90 as other tomato juice.