Ragu Traditional Spaghetti Sauce

A classic tomato-based pasta sauce made with vine-ripened tomatoes, herbs, and seasonings, packaged in jars under 1.4 kg. It falls under HTS 2103.90.90.51 as a tomato-based preparation for sauces in small containers, distinct from pure tomato products in Chapter 20.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2002.90.80Higher: 46.6% vs 23.9%

If predominantly tomato paste without significant seasonings

Tomato preparations lacking sauce character or mixed condiments fall under Chapter 20 as processed tomatoes.

2104.10.00Lower: 20.7% vs 23.9%

If homogenized composite for infant feeding in <250g containers

Baby food mixtures meeting the homogenized definition in Chapter 21 note 3 go to 2104, not sauces.

2103.90.90Same rate: 23.9%

If in containers holding 1.4 kg or more

Container size determines subheading within the same tomato-based sauce category.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify container net weight is under 1.4 kg per unit to qualify for this subheading; larger packs shift to 2103.90.90.90

Provide detailed ingredient lists and tomato content declaration to distinguish from Chapter 20 tomato pastes

Label as 'sauce preparation' if not fully cooked to avoid reclassification as finished food under 2104