Fermented Shrimp Paste Belacan

Belacan is sun-dried, fermented shrimp paste from small shrimp, classified under HTS 1605.40.10 as other crustaceans due to heavy processing. Staple in Malaysian/Indonesian cooking.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2103.90.90Lower: 23.9% vs 35%

If with significant salt/spice additions

Heavily seasoned pastes become Chapter 21 condiments.

1605Same rate: 35%

If not heavily fermented

Standard shrimp preparations have specific codes.

2501.00.00Same rate: 35%

If purely salt-based blocks

Extreme cases resembling salt products shift headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Microbiological certificates essential due to fermentation risks

โ€ข Declare salt content accurately; high salt may trigger food additive scrutiny

โ€ข Retail blocks vs bulk affects packaging subheadings

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