BBQ Sauce Tomato-Based from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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