2103.90.90.59/BBQ Sauce Tomato-Based/Japan

BBQ Sauce Tomato-Based from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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