Cajun Blackening Seasoning Blend
A savory mix of paprika, garlic, onion, black pepper, cayenne, and thyme designed for seasoning blackened fish, chicken, or steak. Classified under HTS 2103.90.78.00 as mixed condiments and mixed seasonings per U.S. note 3, as it combines multiple spices in precise ratios for culinary use. Excludes products with over 20% meat or fish content per chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing soy sauce or soy-fish extracts
Preparations with soy constituents shift to specific soy sauce subheading, distinct from general mixed seasonings.
If predominantly one spice with minor additions
Single dominant spice mixtures classify under spice chapter rather than mixed condiments of 2103.
If sold as ready-to-use prepared food base
If marketed as compound food prep with starch/thickeners > seasonings, falls under general food preps.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with U.S. note 3 quantity limits (689 MT/year, excludes Mexico); track calendar period Oct-Sep
• Provide detailed ingredient list and certificates of analysis to confirm <20% meat/fish per Chapter 21 note 1(e)
• Label as mixed seasoning with spice percentages to avoid reclassification as single spice under 0910
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