Prahok Paste Sauce from Mexico
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 fish-derived sauce with fish content below 20%, so it is not classified in Chapter 16. It falls under tariff item 2103.90.90 as 'Other' sauces and preparations.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
9.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the fish content is below 20% by weight to remain in Chapter 21
• Provide CBSA with the fermentation and preparation details
• Label the product as a sauce, not a fish paste