Hunt's Tomato Ketchup from China
Hunt's Tomato Ketchup is a widely available brand featuring a smooth blend of ripe tomatoes, high fructose corn syrup, vinegar, and seasonings. Classified under HTS 2103.20.20.00 due to its adherence to the standard ketchup recipe and preparation as a prepared sauce.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed ingredient breakdown to confirm ketchup status and prevent shifts to higher-duty codes
• Use tamper-evident packaging for retail import to meet FDA food safety standards
• Monitor shelf-life declarations to avoid detention at entry for perishable sauces