Sambal Oelek Chili Paste from China

Sambal oelek is an Indonesian chili paste produced by mashing fresh hot red peppers with salt, matching HTS 0904.22.73.00 for mixtures of macerated hot red peppers and salt. It lacks additional binders or ferments, keeping it in the spice chapter.

Duty Rate — China → United States

7.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Confirm no vinegar or sugar additions via certificate of analysis to prevent reclassification; audits often check composition

Register with FDA and file prior notice 72 hours before arrival; pitfall is missing lot codes on labels

Import in industrial bulk to bypass retail container duties; check origin for free entry exemptions

Sambal Oelek Chili Paste from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0904.22.73.00