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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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