Tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid

HS v2022 Code: 2002

About tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid

HS code 2002 covers a significant segment of the global food processing industry, focusing on the preparation and preservation of tomatoes. Tomatoes are a widely consumed agricultural commodity, with a diverse range of applications in various food products. The tomato processing industry plays a crucial role in the international trade of canned, jarred, and otherwise preserved tomato-based goods, catering to the needs of consumers, food manufacturers, and other industries worldwide.

Production process

The production of tomato-based products under HS code 2002 typically involves a series of well-established techniques. After harvesting, tomatoes are washed, sorted, and prepared for further processing. They may be peeled, diced, or crushed, and then subjected to thermal processing, such as canning or jarring, to ensure their preservation. The use of various preservatives, such as salt or citric acid, further enhances the shelf life of these tomato-based products.

Production inputs

The tomato processing industry under HS code 2002 relies on a range of inputs, including fresh tomatoes as the primary raw material. Additionally, the industry utilizes various packaging materials, such as cans, jars, or pouches, as well as preservatives, seasonings, and other ingredients to enhance the flavor and quality of the final products. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as sorting, peeling, and canning/jarring machines, are also essential for the efficient production of these tomato-based goods.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the industry covered by HS code 2002 are a diverse range of tomato-based products, including canned, jarred, or otherwise preserved tomatoes, tomato sauces, and tomato purees. These outputs are widely consumed by 1601 Prepared meat, fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, 1902 (Pasta, whether or not cooked or stuffed (with meat or other substances) or otherwise prepared, such as spaghetti, macaroni, noodles, lasagne, gnocchi, ravioli, cannelloni; couscous, whether or not prepared), and 2103 Sauces and preparations therefor; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flour and meal and prepared mustard.

Family tree for tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/20'>20: Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts or other parts of plants</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2002'>2002: Tomatoes; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2001'>2001: Vegetables, fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2003'>2003: Mushrooms and truffles, prepared or preserved other than by vinegar or acetic acid</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2004'>2004: Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen, other than products of heading no. 2006</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2005'>2005: Vegetables preparations n.e.c.; prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading no. 2006</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2006'>2006: Vegetables, fruit, nuts, fruit-peel and other parts of plants, preserved by sugar (drained, glace or crystallised)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2007'>2007: Jams, fruit jellies, marmalades, fruit or nut puree and fruit or nut pastes, being cooked preparations; whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2008'>2008: Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants; prepared or preserved in ways n.e.c., whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2009'>2009: Fruit or nut juices (including grape must and coconut water) and vegetable juices, unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter</a>"]

    B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/200210'>200210: Vegetable preparations; tomatoes, whole or in pieces, prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/200290'>200290: Vegetable preparations; tomatoes, (other than whole or in pieces), prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid</a>"]


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