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