Pesto alla Genovese Paste from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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