Pesto alla Genovese Paste
Basil-based paste with pine nuts, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil, used as sauce or condiment for pasta. HTS 2103.90.90.91 covers it as 'other' mixed preparation since cheese content is under 20% meat/offal threshold. Excludes Chapter 16 high-protein foods.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If over 20% cheese or meat content
High protein preps move to 2106 other food preparations.
If marketed primarily as table sauce
Sauces have earlier specific subheadings in 2103 hierarchy.
If basil-only without nuts or cheese
Prepared basil (herb) falls under Chapter 20 if vegetable-dominant.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Test for <20% meat/dairy by weight per Chapter 21 note (e) to avoid Chapter 16
• Include nutritional breakdown on labels for FDA and CBP review
• Specify 'condiment paste' not 'sauce' if viscosity qualifies for seasoning
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