Pesto Genovese Sauce from Germany
Basil, pine nut, garlic, parmesan, and oil blended sauce. Low cheese keeps it under 20% meat exclusion; HTS 2103.90.90 for mixed sauce.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Quantify parmesan percentage to confirm <20% exclusion threshold
• PDO certification for Genovese basil if claimed
• Oil separation testing for shelf life