Salsa Roja Tomato Sauce from China

Mexican red table sauce with roasted tomatoes, guajillo chilies, garlic, and salt. Classified as other tomato sauces HTS 2103.20.4040. Fresh or cooked versions for tacos.

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

Fresh vs cooked distinction affects Chapter 7 vs 21 potential

pH testing (<4.6) for acidification claims

Avoid 'salsa' only description; specify tomato base