A1 Steak Sauce from China

A tangy tomato-based steak sauce containing tomatoes, vinegar, raisins, and spices, designed for meat enhancement. It is classified in HTS 2103.20.40 as 'other' tomato sauces, separate from ketchup due to its unique flavor profile and ingredients. Prepared specifically for retail as a condiment.

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

Document low meat content (<20%) to stay within Chapter 21; high meat sauces go to Chapter 16

Use commercial invoices specifying 'tomato sauce' to match HTS description and avoid exam delays

Comply with country-of-origin labeling for raisins/tomatoes if blended from multiple sources