Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce from Germany
A spicy condiment made from chili peppers, garlic, sugar, salt, and vinegar, often featuring a rooster logo on the bottle. Classified under HTS 2103.20.4040 as a tomato sauce preparation due to frequent inclusion of tomatoes in the base formula alongside chilies. It serves as a versatile hot sauce for meats, noodles, and dipping.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify ingredient list to confirm tomato content exceeds principal ingredient threshold for Chapter 21 classification
• Provide commercial invoice detailing Brix value and pH levels to avoid reclassification as a preserved vegetable under Chapter 20
• Label products with full ingredient declaration per FDA requirements to prevent holds at entry