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.
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 containing citric acid as preservative
Certain chemically preserved tomato preps fall under specific 2002 subheadings.
If peanut butter flavored - wait, no; for nut butters
Wrong chapter; actually for 2009.40 if pineapple, but tomato-specific.
If statistical breakout for canned forms
10-digit codes may specify packaging like canned vs bottled.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for dry weight certification to prevent CBP reclassification
• Comply with can lining regulations under FDA food contact rules
• Declare exact Brix if sugar added to match subheading definitions
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.
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.
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.