Shrimp Paste from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with section 609 of Public Law 101-162 regarding shrimp imports, including documentation on sea turtle protection measures
• Provide detailed ingredient lists and processing methods to confirm classification as a paste rather than whole preserved shrimp
• Label products accurately with species name (e.g
• 'Penaeus vannamei') to match Chapter 3 references and avoid reclassification