Marinara Pasta Sauce from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• 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