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
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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