2103.90.90.59/Tomato Ketchup/Japan

Tomato Ketchup from Japan

A classic tomato-based condiment made from concentrated tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, and spices, used as a sauce for foods like fries and burgers. Classified under HTS 2103.90.90.59 as a tomato-based preparation for sauces, distinct from pure tomato ketchup in 2103.20 due to specific formulations or additives. It falls in 'Other' as it doesn't meet narrower subcategories.

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

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Import Tips

• Verify tomato content exceeds 20% and confirm it's not pure ketchup (2103.20) to avoid reclassification; provide lab analysis if needed

• Include detailed ingredient lists and production process documentation to prove it's a prepared sauce, not a basic tomato product

• Watch for quantitative limits on mixed condiments (US Note 3); ensure origin isn't Mexico for restricted entries