Del Monte Tomato Ketchup from Japan
Del Monte Tomato Ketchup offers a premium taste with sun-ripened tomatoes, natural flavors, and no high fructose corn syrup. It qualifies for HTS 2103.20.20.00 as a prepared tomato ketchup designed for table use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include certificates of analysis proving tomato content over 15-20% solids typical for ketchup
• Label in English with nutrition facts per FDA import requirements
• Avoid common pitfall of misdeclaring as 'sauce' which could trigger different duties