Marinara Sauce from Japan
A tomato-based pasta sauce made with tomatoes, garlic, herbs, and olive oil, intended for use in Italian dishes. It qualifies under HTS 2103.90.90.59 as a tomato-based preparation for sauces in the 'Other' category, separate from homogenized infant foods or basic tomato pastes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'sauce preparation' with tomato base; avoid generic 'tomato sauce' to prevent confusion with Chapter 20
• Provide certificates of analysis showing seasoning levels to distinguish from plain tomato products
• Check for additives like cheese that might push over 20% meat/dairy threshold, shifting to Chapter 16