Habanero Pepper Sauce from China
Fiery hot sauce from habanero peppers, vinegar, and carrots. Classified as 'other' under 2103.90.90 for pepper sauce preparations not fitting specific subheadings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include Scoville heat unit declaration for customs; test for contaminants
• Ensure pH levels for acidity to meet preservation standards
• Avoid misdeclaring as 'pure pepper' to prevent Chapter 9 shift