2002.10.00.80 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, 2002.10.00.80, covers tomatoes prepared or preserved by methods other than pickling in vinegar or acetic acid, specifically those prepared as whole or in pieces, and not falling under sibling classifications. This includes a wide range of processed tomato products such as canned whole tomatoes, diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, and tomato purée, provided they are not preserved in vinegar. The crucial differentiating factor is the absence of acetic acid or vinegar as the primary preservative.

This classification is distinct from sibling category 2002.10.00.20, which specifically enumerates such preparations when packed in containers holding less than 1.4 kg. Therefore, 2002.10.00.80 is designated for the "Other" category, encompassing preparations of whole or piece tomatoes preserved without vinegar or acetic acid when they are packaged in containers weighing 1.4 kg or more.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. The classification is determined by the form of the tomato (whole or in pieces), the method of preservation (excluding vinegar/acetic acid), and the packaging size (specifically, containers of 1.4 kg or more). Examples include large cans or foodservice-sized containers of crushed tomatoes, whole peeled tomatoes, or diced tomatoes intended for commercial use, all preserved through methods like heat sterilization or chemical preservatives other than vinegar.