2002.90.80 - Other

This HTS category, 2002.90.80, encompasses tomatoes that have been prepared or preserved by methods other than pickling with vinegar or acetic acid, and which do not fall under more specific classifications within heading 2002. It includes a broad range of tomato preparations that are not in powder form. Examples may include freeze-dried tomatoes, roasted tomatoes, or tomatoes preserved in oil, provided they are not further processed into pastes or purees as defined in the subcategories.

This category serves as a residual classification for tomato preparations that do not fit into the "in powder" sibling category (2002.90.40). If the preserved tomatoes are in powdered form, they are classified under 2002.90.40. This "Other" category is intended for preparations that are not in a dehydrated powder state, offering a broader classification for various processed tomato products.

Within this broader "Other" classification, further distinctions are made to refine the classification of tomato preparations. The subcategories include "Paste" and "Puree," which represent specific textural and processing characteristics of prepared tomatoes. If the preparation fits the definition of a paste or a puree, it will be classified accordingly under those respective subheadings. The remaining tomato preparations not meeting the criteria for paste or puree, and not in powder form, will fall under the final subcategory, 2002.90.80.50, also designated as "Other."