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