Shrimp Paste Sauce (Belacan-based) from Canada
A pungent sauce prepared from fermented shrimp paste mixed with chilies and fish elements, common in Malaysian cuisine. It qualifies for HTS 2103.90.20.00 as derived from fish and aquatic products used as a sauce.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior notice for seafood imports and ensure pasteurization records
• Label clearly as containing fish derivatives to meet allergen disclosure rules
• Differentiate from pure pastes to avoid 1605 classification