Fermented Cassava Paste from Japan
Paste made from fermented cassava root, preserved without sugar, packed in jars. This product is under HTS 2008.99.65.00 as 'other' cassava preparations. Used in African and Asian cooking for sauces.
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 microbial testing results due to fermentation; comply with pasteurization standards
• Declare pH levels in documentation to confirm stability and safety