Garum Fish Sauce from Japan
Modern recreation of ancient Roman fermented fish sauce from fish entrails and salt, used as umami seasoning. Fits HTS 2103.90.20.00 for sauces prepared or derived from fish.
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%
Import Tips
• Validate fermentation process for food safety equivalence
• Declare as fish product for CBP seafood scrutiny
• Use glass or PET for authentic packaging without tariff shifts