Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
11.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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