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Fermented Shrimp Sauce Base (from Other Crustaceans) from Germany

Fermented sauce from ground prawns/crawfish, salted and aged. HTS 1605.40.10.90 as prepared other crustaceans. Staple in Southeast Asian cooking.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

Microbiological testing for pathogens in fermented products

Declare salt %; high salt may allow Chapter 21 if condiment

Customs lab analysis common—retain production records