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Tapatío Table Sauce

Tapatío Table Sauce is a tomato-chili condiment sauce used as a tabletop hot sauce, containing tomatoes, chili peppers, and spices. It is classified under tariff item 2103.20.90 as an 'other' tomato sauce due to its tomato base, which is distinct from ketchup and other pure pepper sauces.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China12.5%—12.5%
🇲🇽Mexico12.5%—12.5%
🇺🇸United States12.5%—12.5%
🇩🇪Germany12.5%—12.5%
🇯🇵Japan12.5%—12.5%

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Alternative Classifications

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2103.90.90Lower: 9.5% vs 12.5%

If the sauce is not predominantly tomato-based

Other table sauces may fall under this residual heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify that tomatoes are a primary ingredient to support classification under 2103.20.90.00

• Ensure the product is labeled as a table sauce, not ketchup

• Keep ingredient lists and product descriptions available for CBSA review

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