Heinz Organic Tomato Ketchup
A popular brand of organic tomato ketchup made primarily from tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and spices, bottled for retail sale. It falls under HTS 2103.20.40 as 'other' tomato sauces distinct from straight ketchup, due to its organic formulation and specific seasoning blend. This classification covers prepared tomato-based sauces not qualifying as pure ketchup.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 11.6% | +17.5% | 29.1% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 11.6% | +10.0% | 21.6% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 11.6% | +10.0% | 21.6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 11.6% | +10.0% | 21.6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 11.6% | +10.0% | 21.6% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing meat extracts or more than 20% animal products
Products with significant sausage, meat, or fish content shift to Chapter 16 exclusions or 2103.90 per chapter notes.
If not fully prepared as a sauce but as tomato prep in airtight containers
Unprepared or less processed tomato products fall under Chapter 20 for fruits/vegetables, not finished sauces in 2103.
If sold as a mixed condiment set with non-tomato spices
Blends exceeding tomato sauce definition enter under mixed condiments with quantitative limits per US Note 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify tomato content exceeds 50% by weight and ensure labeling distinguishes it from pure ketchup to avoid reclassification
• Provide Certificates of Analysis for ingredients to confirm no meat or dairy content exceeding chapter exclusions
• Check for quantitative limits on mixed condiments under US Note 3 if blended with non-tomato seasonings
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