Prahok Paste Sauce from China
Prahok paste sauce is a Cambodian fermented fish paste thinned into a sauce form with water or aromatics, used in stews and dips. It is a mixed condiment and seasoning, as it is a prepared sauce used to flavor dishes, and is not excluded by the chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
8%
Import Tips
• Ensure the fish content is below 20% to stay in Chapter 21, as prahok is a concentrated fish paste
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing the fish content to CBSA if requested
• Ensure the product is labeled as a sauce or condiment, not a fish preparation