Organic Sriracha Hot Chili Sauce

A spicy condiment made from chili peppers, garlic, sugar, and vinegar, bottled for retail sale. Classified under HTS 2103.90.90 as a prepared sauce not specifically covered by other subheadings in 2103. It falls here because it is a mixed sauce preparation without high meat content excluded by chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+17.5%23.9%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2103.90.74Higher: 25% vs 23.9%

If classified as mixed condiments or seasonings

Mixed condiments/seasonings with quota limits fall under 2103.90.74 if they match U.S. note descriptions, unlike general sauces.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 23.9%

If containing over 20% meat or fish by weight

Chapter note excludes preparations with >20% meat/fish to Chapter 16; excess pushes to food preparations in 2106.

0910.99.40Lower: 10.9% vs 23.9%

If primarily spice extracts without sauce base

Pure spice mixtures or extracts go to Chapter 9 headings like 0910, not mixed sauce preparations.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify ingredient list complies with FDA labeling for allergens like garlic and chili; provide Certificate of Analysis for spice content

• Ensure packaging meets retail food import standards; declare as 'sauces' to avoid misclassification under 2106

• Check for quantitative limits if resembling mixed condiments under 2103.90.74; Mexico-origin excluded from quotas