Taco Seasoning Packet Mix from China
Convenience packets containing chili powder, cumin, garlic, onion, paprika, and salt for homemade tacos. Classified in HTS 2103.90.80.00 as mixed condiments put up in retail-ready portions.
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
• Register facility with FDA and file prior notice for all spice blend imports
• Use consumer packaging to qualify as mixed seasonings rather than bulk spices
• Watch for misclassification into higher-duty single spice codes during Customs review