BBQ Sauce Tomato-Based from Canada
A thick, tomato-based barbecue sauce with vinegar, molasses, smoke flavor, and spices for grilling meats. Falls under HTS 2103.90.90.59 as 'Other' tomato-based sauce preparations, differentiated by complex flavor profiles from simple ketchups.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Document spice and flavor percentages to confirm mixed condiment status under US Note 3 limits
• Ensure pH and preservation details for FDA prior notice; common pitfall is mislabeling as 'prepared meat sauce'
• Test for meat content; if >20% sausage/meat derivatives, reclassifies to Chapter 16