Pesto Genovese Sauce

Basil, pine nut, garlic, parmesan, and oil blended sauce. Low cheese keeps it under 20% meat exclusion; HTS 2103.90.90 for mixed sauce.

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.

2106.90.48Lower: 7.5% vs 23.9%

If high dairy content

Dairy-based preps to 2106 if exceeding sauce definition.

0712.90.40Higher: 64.8% vs 23.9%

If dried vegetable mixes

Dehydrated veggies to 0712; wet pesto is sauce.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Quantify parmesan percentage to confirm <20% exclusion threshold

• PDO certification for Genovese basil if claimed

• Oil separation testing for shelf life