Mam Nem Fermented Fish Sauce
Vietnamese fermented sauce from fish and pineapple, known for its sweet-sour profile in spring rolls. HTS 2103.90.20.00 covers fish-derived fermented sauces.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +20.0% | 20% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pineapple/fruit dominant over fish
Fruit preps in Chapter 20 if fish is secondary.
If for mixed fermented specialties
Miscellaneous if not clearly fish sauce.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Balance fruit content declaration to retain fish derivation
• Fermentation logs for safety validation
• Consumer packaging to affirm retail sauce status
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