Italian Vinaigrette Salad Dressing from China

A oil-and-vinegar based vinaigrette with olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, basil, and bell peppers. It is categorized under HTS 2103.90.90.40 as 'other salad dressings' for its emulsified or separable oil-vinegar structure designed for salad application. Distinct from pure vinegars or ketchup.

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

Specify oil type (e.g

olive) on labels per FDA; obtain COI for olive oil origin verification

Shake-test for proper separation if claiming 'vinaigrette' to distinguish from creamy dressings

Beware of mixed seasoning quotas under US note 3 for herb-heavy formulations