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