Fermented Shrimp Paste Belacan from Germany
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.
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 certificates essential due to fermentation risks
• Declare salt content accurately; high salt may trigger food additive scrutiny
• Retail blocks vs bulk affects packaging subheadings