Bean Stick (Dried Tofu Skin) from China
Bean stick, known as dried tofu skin, is the protein-rich film formed during soy milk boiling, dried into sticks for cooking. Explicitly listed under HTS 2008.99.91.10 as 'bean stick,' a soybean-derived preserved product. It represents traditional bean processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide processing flowcharts showing film formation to validate 'bean stick' identity
• Monitor for mold during storage, as fermentation-like products require humidity control
• Affix bilingual labels for English/Chinese to aid customs inspection