SITCSection 0
U.S. imports of prepared or preserved tomatoes (not vinegar/acetic acid) (SITC 05673) totaled $7.3M in April 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Prepared or Preserved Tomatoes (Not Vinegar/Acetic Acid) paid $1.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $6.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Prepared or Preserved Tomatoes (Not Vinegar/Acetic Acid) imports of $7.3M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $6.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCanned tomatoes, tomato paste, purée, and similar shelf-stable tomato preparations fall here when preserved by heat sterilization, salt, or other non-vinegar methods. FDA regulates these products as processed foods, and low-acid canned tomato products may trigger additional scrutiny under acidified/low-acid canned food regulations. Importers should verify that foreign establishments meet FDA registration requirements and that labeling complies with US standards of identity for tomato products.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
Yes — tomato paste, purée, crushed tomatoes, and similar preparations preserved by methods other than vinegar or acetic acid all classify under SITC 05673, though they may separate into distinct HTS tariff lines at the 10-digit level based on concentration, packaging, or added ingredients.
Imported preserved tomato products are subject to FDA entry review. Foreign manufacturers must be registered with FDA, and thermally processed low-acid or acidified tomato products must comply with 21 CFR Parts 113–114 governing process controls. Consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered agent to confirm admissibility requirements for your specific product.
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 05673 — Prepared or Preserved Tomatoes (Not Vinegar/Acetic Acid). Be the first supplier listed.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITALY | $4.8M | $2.7M | -$2.0M |
| MEXICO | $406K | $5.9M | +$5.5M |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $4.9M | +$4.9M |
| CANADA | $102K | $4.3M | +$4.2M |
| JAPAN | -- | $3.5M | +$3.5M |
Monthly import values over time