Cajun Blackening Seasoning Blend from China
A spicy dry mix of paprika, garlic, onion, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne pepper designed for seasoning fish, meat, and vegetables. Classified under HTS 2103.90.80.00 as mixed condiments and mixed seasonings due to its combination of multiple spices in consumer-ready packaging for culinary use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.4%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify FDA prior notice requirements and ensure nutritional labeling complies with US standards for spice blends
• Avoid quota limits under 2103.90.74 by confirming this falls under the 'other' subheading 2103.90.80
• Provide certificates of origin to qualify for preferential tariffs if sourced from FTA countries