Del Monte Spicy Tomato Ketchup
Spicy variant of tomato ketchup with added chili peppers and spices, packed in 18 oz plastic bottles weighing less than 1.4 kg. It qualifies for HTS 2103.20.40.20 as a flavored tomato sauce in small retail containers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If spice content dominates over tomato base
Predominantly spice-based preparations classify as mixed condiments under different subheading.
If preserved solely by vinegar without cooking as sauce
Vinegar-preserved fruits/nuts mixtures (tomatoes as fruit) may go to Chapter 20.
If in larger institutional squeeze pouches
Weight threshold separates retail small packs from foodservice larger containers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare all spice levels accurately to comply with FDA allergen and flavor labeling
• Test for Brix content if customs questions tomato concentration vs. dilution
• Package in child-resistant caps if claiming for family use to meet CPSC standards
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Heinz Organic Tomato Ketchup
A popular brand of organic tomato ketchup made from vine-ripened tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices, packaged in squeeze bottles typically holding 14-32 oz (under 1.4 kg). It falls under HTS 2103.20.40.20 as a tomato ketchup in small consumer containers, distinct from bulk packaging.
Hunt's No Sugar Added Tomato Ketchup
Low-sugar tomato ketchup from Hunt's, featuring tomatoes, vinegar, salt, and natural flavors in 20 oz bottles under 1.4 kg. Classified under HTS 2103.20.40.20 for retail tomato ketchup in small containers, emphasizing its prepared sauce status.
Private Selection Gourmet Tomato Ketchup
Premium grocery brand ketchup with balsamic vinegar and herbs, in 14 oz glass bottles under 1.4 kg. Falls under HTS 2103.20.40.20 for other tomato sauces in consumer-sized containers.
Sir Kensington's Classic Ketchup
Artisanal tomato ketchup using ripe tomatoes, cane sugar, and onions in 14 oz recyclable bottles (<1.4 kg). Classified in HTS 2103.20.40.20 for small-container tomato ketchup.
Annie's Organic Ketchup
USDA organic certified tomato ketchup in 24 oz squeeze bottles under 1.4 kg, made with organic tomatoes and spices. HTS 2103.20.40.20 applies to this retail tomato sauce packaging.
Hedren's Sugar-Free Tomato Ketchup
Diabetic-friendly ketchup sweetened with stevia, in 12 oz bottles (<1.4 kg), primarily tomatoes with no added sugars. Fits HTS 2103.20.40.20 for small pack tomato sauces.