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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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