Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce
A spicy tomato-based chili sauce made with fermented chili peppers, garlic, sugar, and vinegar, commonly used as a condiment. Classified under HTS 2103.20.40 as 'other' tomato sauces due to its chili-tomato composition beyond plain ketchup. It qualifies as a prepared sauce for retail consumption.
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 heavily spiced or mixed with garlic/onion exceeding sauce profile
Complex spice blends may classify as mixed seasonings under 2103.90 rather than tomato-specific sauces.
If primarily dried chilies without tomato base
Pure pepper products fall under spices in heading 0904, excluded from Chapter 21 per note 1(d).
If imported as bulk tomato puree with chili, not retail-prepared
Unfinished tomato preparations in bulk shift to Chapter 20 for vegetables.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include detailed ingredient breakdowns to prove primary tomato/chili content and avoid misclassification as spice mixes
• Ensure FDA prior notice for acidified foods and test pH levels for low-acid compliance during import
• Label clearly as 'other tomato sauce' to prevent shifts to higher-duty pepper sauce codes
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