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Chipotle Tomato Sauce from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

11.6%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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