2002.90.80.20 - Other

This HTS category, 2002.90.80.20, encompasses tomato preparations that are not preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, and fall under the broader "Other" classification for tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. Specifically, this sub-classification refers to tomato paste that is not in containers holding less than 1.4 kg. The key characteristic here is the packaging size, distinguishing it from its sibling category.

Unlike HTS 2002.90.80.10, which specifically addresses tomato paste in smaller containers, this category is for larger packaging units of tomato paste. The product itself is the same – concentrated tomato pulp processed to a desired consistency – but the method of presentation and packaging is the determining factor for classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 2002.90.80.20 relies solely on the determination that the product is tomato paste and that it is packaged in containers with a net weight of 1.4 kg or greater. This ensures consistent application of customs duties and trade statistics for bulk shipments of tomato paste.