HS Code 2002
Preserved Tomatoes (Excluding Vinegar)
HS code 2002 refers to tomatoes prepared or preserved by means other than vinegar or acetic acid, including canned whole tomatoes and tomato purée.
4-digit Section IVFCL
HS Code 2002 — Preserved Tomatoes (Excluding Vinegar)
This code covers tomatoes that have been preserved by heat or other means, but specifically NOT vinegar. This is the primary code for bulk canned tomatoes, tomato paste, and tomato purée used in cooking.
What's included
- Canned whole tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Tomato purée
- Peeled tomatoes
What's excluded
- Tomato ketchup → use
210320(Ketchup is a sauce with multi-ingredient flavorings and falls under sauces.)
Common examples
- Canned San Marzano tomatoes
- Double concentrated tomato paste
- Chopped tomatoes in tins
Frequently asked questions
Is tomato sauce in this category?
Basic tomato purée is here. However, finished pasta sauces with added herbs and meat fall under 2103.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 10% - 15%
- Documentation: Subject to anti-dumping duties in some regions (e.g., EU vs China).
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Italy, China, Spain
- Top importers: United Kingdom, Germany, Japan
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Key takeaway
Crucial for the pizza and pasta industry; strictly for tomatoes, not finished sauces.
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