Doubanjiang Fermented Chili Bean Paste from China
Doubanjiang is a Sichuan Chinese paste from fermented hot red peppers mashed with salt and fermented broad beans, fitting HTS 0904.22.73.00 when pepper-salt base predominates. The maceration of peppers defines its spice classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab test for pepper content >50% to defend against Chapter 21 reclassification; fermentation logs aid compliance
• Label for soy allergens and ensure HACCP plan; pitfall is undeclared preservatives
• Declare as bulk spice mixture to minimize packaging duties