Boiled Salted Soybeans
Soybeans boiled and lightly salted in vacuum pouches for snacking. This fits HTS 2008.99.61.00 as other preserved soybeans, prepared but not fitting specific fruit/nut or infant categories.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.8% | +37.5% | 41.3% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.8% | +10.0% | 13.8% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.8% | +10.0% | 13.8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with fruits like pineapple or cherries
Fruit-soybean mixtures fall under 2008.97 for mixed fruits and nuts.
If processed into juice with ≤0.5% alcohol
Soybean juices shift to heading 2009 per chapter note definitions.
If formed into soy puffs or extruded snacks
Puffed/expanded vegetable preparations are food preparations in Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide sterilization certificates for pouches to meet FDA import safety standards
• Declare salt content accurately to avoid reclassification as pickled goods
• Use ISF filings early for food imports to prevent holds at customs
Related Products under HTS 2008.99.61.00
Canned Soybeans in Brine
Whole soybeans preserved in cans with brine, ready for use in salads or stir-fries. This product falls under HTS 2008.99.61.00 as prepared soybeans, not elsewhere specified, typically exceeding infant food criteria and not fitting other vegetable preparations.
Soybean Ketchup Paste
A thick paste made from boiled soybeans, seasoned mildly, used as a condiment base. Classified under HTS 2008.99.61.00 for other prepared soybeans, distinct from mixtures or fruit-based items.
Canned Black Soybeans
Black soybeans preserved whole in cans with light brine, popular in Asian cuisine. Under HTS 2008.99.61.00 as soybeans otherwise prepared, not singled out elsewhere.
Seasoned Stewed Soybeans
Stewed soybeans with minimal soy sauce seasoning in jars, for home cooking. HTS 2008.99.61.00 applies to these prepared soybeans not qualifying as sauces or infant food.
Roasted Prepared Soybeans
Dry-roasted soybeans lightly oiled and salted in bags for snacks. Classified in HTS 2008.99.61.00 as other soybeans prepared or preserved.
Organic Canned Soybeans
Organic soybeans boiled and canned without additives, certified USDA-equivalent. Falls under HTS 2008.99.61.00 for plain prepared soybeans.