Crystal Hot Sauce
Crystal Hot Sauce is a vinegar-based hot sauce that includes aged cayenne peppers and a tomato blend. It falls under this tariff item as an 'other' tomato sauce because the tomato component is integral to its preparation, setting it apart from sauces without tomatoes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 12.5% | — | 12.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sauce is deemed a pepper sauce with only incidental tomato content
Sauces without a dominant tomato base are classified elsewhere.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Review the ingredient list to ensure tomatoes are present and listed prominently
• If the sauce is predominantly pepper-based, consider whether a different classification applies
• Keep records of the recipe or formulation to support your tariff classification during CBSA inspections
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