Sambal Oelek Chili Paste from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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