Marinara Pasta Sauce
Classic Italian tomato sauce with tomatoes, garlic, onions, basil, and olive oil for pasta dishes. Classified in HTS 2103.20.4040 as other tomato sauces, distinct from pure ketchup. Typically jarred for retail sale.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If vinegar-preserved with >15% tomato solids
Acidified tomato preparations meeting preservation criteria classify in Chapter 20.
If homogenized for infant feeding, <250g containers
Baby food composites with tomatoes as one homogenized ingredient fall under 2104.
If pure tomato puree without seasonings
Unflavored tomato preparations without added condiments classify as mixed vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit tomato solids analysis (Brix degrees) to confirm distinction from ketchup (28%+ solids)
• Include country-of-origin labeling for tomatoes per USMCA preferences if applicable
• Avoid generic 'sauce' declarations; specify 'tomato cooking sauce' on entry docs
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