Harissa Tomato Sauce
Harissa Tomato Sauce is a North African condiment made with roasted tomatoes, red chilies, garlic, caraway, and coriander, with a paste-like consistency. It is classified under tariff item 2103.20.90 as an 'other tomato sauce' because tomatoes are a primary ingredient, even though chilies provide significant heat. This sauce is commonly used in tagines and as a flavoring paste.
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 chili content dominates and it is not primarily a tomato sauce
Other sauces and preparations, including chili pastes.
If the product is crushed or ground chili peppers with tomato
Crushed or ground chili peppers, if not prepared as a sauce.
If the product is a vegetable paste rather than a sauce
Prepared vegetables, if the consistency is thick and used as a paste.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Determine if the product is a sauce or a paste; if it is a dry spice blend, other headings may apply
• Ensure the tomato content is sufficient to classify as a tomato sauce; otherwise, it may be a mixed condiment
• Provide CBSA with the product's intended use and ingredient percentages
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