2002.90.80.40 - Other 🖩

This HTS classification, 2002.90.80.40, specifically covers pureed tomatoes that are prepared or preserved through methods other than vinegar or acetic acid, and are not contained within smaller packaging. This category encompasses a broad range of tomato purees that fall outside the more specific sub-classifications, provided they are not otherwise excluded by the chapter's provisions. The key differentiator is the absence of vinegar or acetic acid as a primary preservative or flavoring agent.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 2002.90.80.30, hinges on packaging size. While 2002.90.80.30 is reserved for tomato purees in containers holding less than 1.4 kg, this classification, 2002.90.80.40, pertains to purees that are either in larger containers or packaged in a manner that does not meet the weight threshold for the sibling category. This distinction is crucial for accurate duty assessment and statistical reporting.

As this node represents a leaf category within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification into 2002.90.80.40 is definitive once the product meets the criteria of being a tomato puree, preserved without vinegar or acetic acid, and not falling under the "less than 1.4 kg" packaging restriction of its sibling. Examples might include bulk containers of tomato puree used for industrial food preparation or larger retail packaging.