Smoked Shrimp Paste from China
Smoked shrimp paste is a fermented and smoked blend of ground shrimp, classified under HTS 1605.40.10 as other prepared crustaceans since it falls outside specific shrimp subheadings due to its processed paste form. Commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include histamine test results and fermentation details in entry docs to satisfy FDA safety reviews
• Confirm if paste exceeds moisture thresholds that might shift it to Chapter 21 as food preparations
• Package in non-airtight containers to stay in this subheading; airtight moves to 1605.40.55