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