XO Sauce
XO sauce is a spicy seafood sauce from Hong Kong made with dried scallops, shrimp, chilies, and fermented black beans. It is a mixed condiment and seasoning, combining aquatic-derived flavor with other ingredients, and is not excluded by the chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8% | — | 8% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the sauce contains more than 20% aquatic products by weight
Preparations with high aquatic content fall under Chapter 16.
If the product is a simple chili sauce without seafood
Other sauces not mixed condiments are classified under this item.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the scallop and shrimp content is below 20% to avoid Chapter 16 classification
• Provide a detailed ingredient list and aquatic content percentage to CBSA for classification verification
• Ensure the product is labeled as a sauce or condiment, not a seafood preparation
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