Habanero Pepper Sauce from Japan
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 — 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
• 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