BBQ Sauce Tomato-Based from China
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 — 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
• 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