Harissa Paste from Japan
A spicy North African chili pepper paste blended with garlic, coriander, and caraway seeds, used as a condiment for meats and vegetables. Classified under HTS 2103.90.90.91 as a mixed condiment and seasoning due to its combination of multiple spice ingredients prepared for culinary use. It falls outside specific sauce or mustard categories.
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
• Verify if the product qualifies under the 689 metric ton quota for mixed condiments (US note 3); Mexican origin products are excluded
• Provide detailed ingredient lists and production processes to customs for accurate classification as 'other' mixed seasonings
• Label net weight and country of origin clearly to avoid misclassification into quota-restricted subheadings like 2103.90.74