0712.90.74.00 - In powder

This HTS classification, 0712.90.74.00, specifically covers dried tomatoes that have been processed into a powder form. This category falls under the broader heading of "Dried vegetables, whole, cut, sliced, broken or in powder, but not further prepared," and more narrowly within "Other vegetables; mixtures of vegetables," and specifically "Tomatoes." The defining characteristic for this classification is the physical state of the tomato product – a fine, powdered consistency.

The distinction between this category and its sibling, 0712.90.78.00, which covers "Other" dried tomatoes, lies in the preparation method. While 0712.90.78.00 would encompass dried tomatoes in whole, cut, sliced, or broken forms (not further prepared), 0712.90.74.00 is exclusively for those reduced to a powder. This differentiation is crucial for accurate tariff application, as it hinges on the physical transformation of the product from solid pieces to a granulated or pulverized state.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 0712.90.74.00. Classification decisions within this specific code should focus on confirming that the dried tomato product is indeed in powder form and has not undergone any further processing, such as the addition of other ingredients or complex preparation steps that would move it to a different HTS heading or subheading.