Chipotle Tomato Sauce from China
Smoky sauce blending chipotle peppers in adobo with tomatoes and spices. Classified HTS 2103.20.4040 as tomato sauce preparation. Used in tacos and barbecue.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.6%
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
• Document smoke flavoring method (natural vs artificial)
• Test moisture content to distinguish sauce from paste
• Include chipotle origin if from Mexico for quota considerations