2103.90.90.91/Pesto alla Genovese Paste/China

Pesto alla Genovese Paste from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

26.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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Import Tips

• 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