Doubanjiang Spicy Bean Paste from China
Doubanjiang is a spicy fermented broad bean and chili paste from Sichuan cuisine, used in mapo tofu. Classified under HTS 2008.99.91.10 as a similar product to miso, due to its bean fermentation base. It fits preserved bean preparations.
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
• Specify broad bean origin, as fava beans may have different phytosanitary rules
• Cap spicy heat declarations to avoid food safety scrutiny
• Separate chili-dominant batches to prevent mixture reclassification