Gochujang Pepper Paste from Germany
Gochujang is a fermented Korean condiment made from mashed hot red peppers, salt, glutinous rice, and soybeans, classified under HTS 0904.22.73.00 due to its primary composition of macerated hot red peppers and salt. The mashing process fits the 'mashed or macerated' criterion, distinguishing it from simply ground peppers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• Verify the mixture contains over 50% mashed hot red peppers by weight with salt to qualify under this HTS; provide lab analysis if audited
• Ensure FDA prior notice and comply with food labeling for allergens like soy in fermented pastes; common pitfall is insufficient documentation
• Avoid importing in retail packaging under 2.3kg without checking container duties; bulk imports reduce costs