Fermented Shrimp Paste Belacan from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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