Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• 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