BBQ Rib Sauce from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Declare caramel color if used; natural vs artificial
• pH testing for shelf stability
• Avoid meat glaze labeling to stay non-Chapter 16