Pesto Genovese Sauce from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Quantify parmesan percentage to confirm <20% exclusion threshold
• PDO certification for Genovese basil if claimed
• Oil separation testing for shelf life