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%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
• Declare caramel color if used; natural vs artificial
• pH testing for shelf stability
• Avoid meat glaze labeling to stay non-Chapter 16