XO Sauce from Japan
A spicy seafood sauce from Hong Kong made with dried scallops, shrimp, chilies, and fermented black beans derived from fish extracts. Classified under HTS 2103.90.20.00 due to its primary fish-derived components and use as a culinary sauce.
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
• Include detailed ingredient breakdown and fishing origin certificates to prove fish derivation
• Check for shellfish allergens and ensure HACCP plans for seafood processing
• Package in consumer-ready sizes to prevent bulk classification shifts