Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
11.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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