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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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