Bean Stick (Dried Tofu Skin) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
6%
Rate breakdown
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