Fermented Shrimp Sauce Base (from Other Crustaceans) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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