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BBQ Rib Sauce from Japan

Tomato-based smoky sauce with molasses, vinegar, and spices for meats. General 'other' sauce in HTS 2103.90.90, no specific BBQ subheading.

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

Declare caramel color if used; natural vs artificial

pH testing for shelf stability

Avoid meat glaze labeling to stay non-Chapter 16