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

16.4%

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

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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