Cajun Blackening Seasoning Blend from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.9%
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
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
• 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