2308.00.98.90/Dried Tomato Pomace Pellets/Japan

Dried Tomato Pomace Pellets from Japan

Pellets from dried skins, seeds, and pulp after tomato processing for paste or juice, valued for lycopene in pet foods. Classified under HTS 2308.00.98.90 as other vegetable byproducts for feeding.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Provide tomato processing facility records to distinguish from fresh vegetable waste

• Test for mycotoxins; tomato pomace is prone to Aspergillus contamination

• Clear labeling prevents confusion with human food tomato powder (2002)