Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce from China
A thick, glossy sauce combining tomatoes, chilies, sugar, vinegar, and garlic for sweet-heat balance, commonly used with spring rolls. Falls under HTS 2103.20.4040 as 'other tomato sauces' due to tomato puree as a key ingredient. Popular in Asian cuisine for appetizers and marinades.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Include lab analysis certificate showing tomato content to distinguish from pure pepper sauces
• Ensure packaging complies with child-resistant caps if alcohol content present from fermentation
• Declare exact HS description matching 'tomato sauces, other' to prevent exam referrals