Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
21.6%
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
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