Prahok Paste Sauce from Japan
Cambodian fermented fish paste thinned into a sauce form with water or aromatics, used in stews and dips. Classified in HTS 2103.90.20.00 as a fish-prepared sauce, distinct from solid pastes.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
• Provide microbial testing for fermented products
• Label with country of fish origin per traceability rules
• Distinguish sauce consistency from paste to hold classification