2103.20.40 - Other

This HTS category, HTS Code 2103.20.40, encompasses "Other" tomato sauces and preparations not specifically classified under HTS 2103.20.20.00, which is designated for "Tomato ketchup." This means that any tomato-based sauce or preparation that does not fit the definition of ketchup, such as those with a different consistency, flavor profile, or intended use (e.g., marinara sauce, pizza sauce, or certain specialty tomato-based condiments), would fall within this broader "Other" classification.

The primary distinction from its sibling category, tomato ketchup (HTS 2103.20.20.00), lies in the specific characteristics that define ketchup. Ketchup typically has a smooth, homogenous texture and a distinct sweet and tangy flavor profile. This category, therefore, is for all other tomato-based sauces that deviate from these specific attributes, offering a wider range of applications and formulations for tomato-based condiments.

Further subdivision exists within this category to distinguish between different packaging types. Subcategories exist for products "In containers holding less than 1.4 kg" (HTS 2103.20.40.20) and "Other" (HTS 2103.20.40.40), which would typically cover larger bulk packaging. This distinction is important for determining specific import duties and regulations based on the quantity and presentation of the goods.