Boiled Salted Soybeans from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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