XO Sauce from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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