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Pesto Genovese Sauce from Japan

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 — 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

Quantify parmesan percentage to confirm <20% exclusion threshold

PDO certification for Genovese basil if claimed

Oil separation testing for shelf life