HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2002.90 – Vegetable preparations; tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid
HS code 2002.90 is the 6-digit subheading for vegetable preparations, tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. It is used for tomato paste, tomato puree, tomato sauce, passata and ketchup base.
What HS 2002.90 covers
This HS code covers prepared or preserved tomatoes in forms other than whole or in pieces, specifically those processed otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. This includes products like tomato paste, puree, and sauces, which are fundamental ingredients in global cooking and food manufacturing. International trade in these items is substantial, driven by their long shelf life and concentrated flavor. Importers range from food manufacturers requiring bulk ingredients to retailers selling consumer-ready sauces. Exporters are typically countries with robust tomato agriculture and sophisticated processing capabilities. Critical trade factors include Brix levels (solids content), packaging (cans, tubes, aseptic bags), and adherence to stringent food safety, quality, and labeling regulations. The market is highly competitive, with demand influenced by culinary trends and the processed food industry.
- Covers
- Tomato paste
- Tomato puree
- Tomato sauce
- Passata
- Ketchup base
- Sun-dried tomato paste
- Pizza sauce base
- Examples
- Mutti Tomato Paste
- Hunt's Tomato Sauce
- Heinz Ketchup (base ingredients)
- Pomi Chopped Tomatoes (Passata)
- Contadina Tomato Puree
Codes often confused with 2002.90
Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 200210, which covers whole or in pieces tomatoes. It can also be confused with 210320 (ketchup and other tomato sauces) if the product is a finished sauce ready for consumption, rather than a base ingredient.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 200290, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 200290 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $1.4B 30% of world exports
- 2 China $846M 18% of world exports
- 3 Spain $498M 11% of world exports
World total: $4.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $518M 12% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $353M 7.9% of world imports
- 3 Japan $254M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $4.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2002.90
Brazil does not split HS 2002.90: its NCM code is 2002.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 20.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2002.90
What is HS code 200290?
HS code 200290 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Vegetable preparations; tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. This HS code covers prepared or preserved tomatoes in forms other than whole or in pieces, specifically those processed otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. This includes products like tomato paste, puree, and sauces, which are fundamental ingredients in global cooking and food manufacturing. International trade in these items is substantial, driven by their long shelf life and concentrated flavor. Importers range from food manufacturers requiring bulk ingredients to retailers selling consumer-ready sauces. Exporters are typically countries with robust tomato agriculture and sophisticated processing capabilities. Critical trade factors include Brix levels (solids content), packaging (cans, tubes, aseptic bags), and adherence to stringent food safety, quality, and labeling regulations. The market is highly competitive, with demand influenced by culinary trends and the processed food industry.
What products fall under HS code 200290?
Tomato paste, tomato puree, tomato sauce, passata, ketchup base, sun-dried tomato paste, pizza sauce base
What are common misclassifications for HS code 200290?
This code is differentiated from 200210, which covers whole or in pieces tomatoes. It can also be confused with 210320 (ketchup and other tomato sauces) if the product is a finished sauce ready for consumption, rather than a base ingredient.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 200290?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 200290 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($1.4B, 30% of world exports), China ($846M) and Spain ($498M). World exports came to about $4.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 200290?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 200290 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($518M, 12% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($353M) and Japan ($254M). World imports came to about $4.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 200290 structured?
HS code 200290 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (20) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 200290?
In Brazil, HS code 200290 is NCM 2002.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.