Hunt's Tomato Ketchup from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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