Doubanjiang Spicy Bean Paste from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

6%

Rate breakdown

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

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