1604.20.10.00/Fish Paste with Shrimp/Japan

Fish Paste with Shrimp from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Include lab analysis or certificates confirming fish as the primary ingredient to stay within Chapter 16

• Check for additives that might trigger food safety filings with FDA prior to import

• Use precise HTS descriptions matching subheading notes linking to Chapter 3 species names