Caesar Salad Dressing from China
An emulsified dressing featuring anchovy paste, parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and olive oil. Classified under HTS 2103.90.90.40 as 'other salad dressings' due to its specific formulation and use for coating romaine lettuce salads. It is a prepared sauce not fitting mayonnaise or mustard headings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.4%
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
• Declare anchovies and parmesan as potential allergens; provide certificates of origin if from EU to qualify for preferences
• Avoid mislabeling as 'mayonnaise' if egg content is low; test emulsion stability for shelf-life claims
• Monitor pH levels for acidity to comply with FDA low-acid canned food regulations if applicable