Frank's RedHot Cayenne Pepper Sauce from China

A vinegar-based hot sauce with cayenne peppers and tomatoes, used for wings and meats. Classified as 'other' tomato sauce under HTS 2103.20.40 due to tomato inclusion in the prepared recipe. Distinct from pure pepper sauces.

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

Provide lab reports confirming tomato presence to differentiate from pure chili sauces

Ensure heat level declarations for FDA food safety reviews

Package for retail to avoid bulk classification shifts