New Zealand All-Purpose Burger Seasoning Mix from China
A blend of salt, pepper, garlic, onion, herbs, and spices designed for enhancing burgers and grilled meats, popular in New Zealand cuisine. Classified under HTS 2103.90.72.00 due to general note 15 provisions for New Zealand goods and as a mixed seasoning per additional U.S. note 3. Entered under special preferential tariff rates.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm New Zealand origin with proper certificates to access general note 15 benefits
• Monitor U.S. note 3 quota (689 metric tons annually); separate from Mexican products
• Avoid mislabeling as 'prepared sauce' which could reclassify to higher-duty 2103.90 headings