Pesto alla Genovese Paste from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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