Tomato Salsa Sauce Base

A prepared tomato-based sauce for making salsa, with onions, peppers, and cilantro in tomato puree. Fits HTS 2103.90.90.59 as other tomato-based sauce preparations for culinary use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2001.90.25Higher: 45.2% vs 23.9%

If vegetable mix preserved, not sauce-formulated

Prepared veg excluding sauces go to Chapter 20 headings.

2103.90.74Higher: 25% vs 23.9%

If as mixed seasoning under quota if condiment-dominant

Meets mixed condiments definition with quota access limits.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish from fresh salsa (Chapter 20) via processing/seasoning proofs

FDA registration mandatory; prior notice for acidic tomato products

Bulk imports may need additional phytosanitary certs if veg components highlighted

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