Tomato Soup Powder from China
Dehydrated powder blend of tomato puree, herbs, cream powder, and thickeners for instant tomato soup. Classified in 2104.10.00 as a soup preparation, not falling under vegetable mixes of note 1(a).
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure labeling specifies 'preparation for soup' to differentiate from plain tomato powder
• Comply with country-of-origin rules for tomatoes to leverage trade agreements
• Watch for acidification levels to meet FDA low-acid canned food exemptions