Product classification
HS code for Tomato puree: 2002.90
Vegetable preparations, tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.
Classification of tomato puree under HS 2002.90
Tomato puree is classified under HS code 2002.90. This code is part of Chapter 20, which covers preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, or other parts of plants. Heading 2002 specifically addresses tomatoes prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. The subheading 2002.90 is reserved for tomatoes that are not whole or in pieces. Since puree consists of tomatoes that have been cooked and strained to a thick consistency, removing seeds and skins, it fits this description perfectly. It is distinguished from fresh tomatoes (Chapter 07) by the fact that it has been processed (cooked or preserved). It is also distinguished from tomato sauce by the lack of significant added ingredients like spices, sugar, or vinegar which would characterize a finished sauce. The concentration of the tomato solids is a key factor, but the absence of complex seasoning is what keeps it in heading 2002 rather than 2103.
- Covers
- Concentrated tomato puree
- Tomato paste (unseasoned)
- Strained tomato pulp
- Tomato concentrate in airtight containers
- Also under 2002.90
- 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. Tomato puree is frequently misclassified under 2103.20, which is for tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces. The distinction lies in the ingredients: 2002.90 is for basic tomato preparations, whereas 2103.20 is for products that have been further prepared with spices, sugar, or other flavoring agents to be used as a condiment. Another error is using 0702.00, which is only for fresh or chilled tomatoes. Once the tomato is cooked or crushed into a puree, it must move to Chapter 20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 200290 (the code used for tomato puree), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 200290 (the code used for tomato puree) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 200290, not only tomato puree.
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 tomato puree
Brazil classifies tomato puree under NCM 2002.90.00: HS 2002.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about tomato puree
What is the HS code for Tomato puree?
The HS code for Tomato puree is 200290 (Vegetable preparations; tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid). The HS code for tomato puree (not whole or in pieces) is 2002.90.
How do I classify Tomato puree for customs?
Tomato puree is classified under HS code 200290 — Vegetable preparations; tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is tomato paste classified under the same code?
Yes, tomato paste is generally classified under 2002.90 as it is a concentrated form of tomatoes that are not whole or in pieces.
Which countries are the top exporters of tomato puree (HS 200290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 200290 (the code used for tomato puree) 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 tomato puree (HS 200290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 200290 (the code used for tomato puree) 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.
Is the HS code for Tomato puree the same in all countries?
The base HS code 200290 for Tomato puree is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for tomato puree in Brazil?
In Brazil, tomato puree (HS 200290) is classified under NCM 2002.90.00.