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1605.40.10/Fermented Shrimp Paste Belacan/Japan

Fermented Shrimp Paste Belacan from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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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

Fermented Shrimp Paste Belacan from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1605.40.10