Black Soybeans for Food Manufacturing
Black soybeans, whole or slightly broken, for food manufacturing like soy sauce or miso. They are classified as 'other' soybeans under 1201.90.00, as they are not for sowing and not otherwise processed.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the black soybeans are for sowing
Sowing seeds are classified separately.
If processed into soybean flour or meal
Processed forms fall under heading 12.08.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the soybeans are not for sowing; if they are, use a different tariff item
• Keep documentation on the intended use for food processing to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1201.90.00
Argentine Commodity Soybeans
Standard yellow soybeans from Argentina, a major global exporter, intended for general crushing into oil and meal. They are not for sowing and fall under tariff item 1201.90.00 as 'Other' soya beans.
Brazilian Roundup Ready Soybeans
Genetically modified glyphosate-tolerant soybeans from Brazil, widely used for crushing into protein meal and oil. These commodity soybeans are not for sowing and are classified under tariff item 1201.90.00 as 'Other' soya beans.
Broken Soybean Fragments
Soybean kernels that have split or broken during harvesting or transport, still suitable for oil extraction. The tariff item 1201.90.00 covers soya beans 'whether or not broken', so these fragments are included as long as they are not for sowing.
Broken Soybean Kernels for Meal Production
Broken soybean kernels, from handling, for animal feed meal production. They are classified under 1201.90.00 as 'other' soybeans, whether or not broken, and are not for sowing.
Canadian Identity Preserved Soybeans
Traceability-certified soybeans from Canada, maintaining specific variety from farm to processor, ensuring premium quality for tofu and natto markets. These non-sowing beans fall under tariff item 1201.90.00 as 'Other' soya beans.
Certified Organic Broken Soybeans for Flour Milling
Certified organic soybeans, whether or not broken, destined for flour milling in baking. The tariff item 1201.90.00 explicitly includes soya beans 'whether or not broken', and these organic beans are not for sowing, so they fall under this item.