Shrimp Paste Sauce (Belacan-based) from Germany
Shrimp paste sauce (belacan-based) is a pungent sauce prepared from fermented shrimp paste mixed with chilies and fish elements, common in Malaysian cuisine. It is a mixed condiment and seasoning, combining aquatic-derived flavor with other ingredients, and is not excluded by the chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
8%
Import Tips
• Verify the shrimp paste content is below 20% to avoid Chapter 16 classification
• Provide a detailed ingredient list and aquatic content percentage to CBSA for classification verification
• Check if the product meets Canadian food additive regulations for sauces