Pastes

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Duty Rate (from China)

35%
MFN Base RateFree

Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Total Effective Rate35%

Products classified under HTS 1604.20.10.00

Shrimp Paste

A dense, fermented paste made from ground shrimp, salt, and spices, commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine for flavoring dishes. It falls under HTS 1604.20.10.00 as a prepared or preserved fish paste derived from crustaceans. This classification applies to shrimp-based pastes processed into a spreadable form.

Fish Paste with Shrimp

A savory paste blending ground white fish and shrimp, seasoned for use in spreads or cooking. Classified under HTS 1604.20.10.00 as a prepared fish paste incorporating crustaceans. It qualifies due to its processed, paste-like consistency from fish species.

Mackerel Paste

Smooth paste made from steamed and pureed mackerel fillets with mild seasonings, popular in Scandinavian-style spreads. It is classified under HTS 1604.20.10.00 as a preserved fish paste. The processing into a homogeneous paste form distinguishes it from other preparations.

Kippered Fish Paste

Paste derived from smoked herring or kippered fish, ground into a creamy spread for crackers. Falls under HTS 1604.20.10.00 for other prepared fish pastes. Smoking and pureeing qualify it as preserved in paste form.

Sardine Paste

Spreadable paste from minced sardines in tomato or plain, used on toast or in recipes. Classified as HTS 1604.20.10.00 for preserved fish pastes. The mincing and preservation process fits the paste subheading.

Salmon Paste

Creamy paste from smoked or poached salmon, blended for canapés and sandwiches. It is under HTS 1604.20.10.00 as other prepared fish pastes. Processing into paste excludes it from salmon-specific headings.

Anchovy Paste

Concentrated paste from salted and cured anchovies, essential for Caesar dressings. Classified under HTS 1604.20.10.00 as a fish paste. Its dense, preserved form matches the subheading for pastes.

Cod Liver Paste

Paste from cod livers, rich in omega-3s, processed into a spreadable form. Falls under HTS 1604.20.10.00 as prepared fish paste. Though liver-derived, pureed form classifies as fish paste.

Tuna Paste

Spreadable tuna paste from albacore or skipjack, flavored for sandwiches. Under HTS 1604.20.10.00 for other fish pastes. Excludes special tuna subheadings due to paste form.

Smoked Trout Paste

Delicate paste from smoked rainbow trout, ideal for bagels. Classified HTS 1604.20.10.00 as preserved fish paste. Smoking followed by grinding fits the category.