Dried Miso Paste from China
Dried miso paste is a fermented soybean product used as a seasoning in Japanese cuisine, made by fermenting soybeans, rice, and salt. It falls under HTS 2008.99.91.10 as a similar product to miso, classified among prepared bean-based foods not elsewhere specified. This subheading covers traditional fermented bean pastes preserved for culinary use.
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
• Verify fermentation process documentation to confirm classification as 'miso and similar products' rather than plain bean paste
• Ensure labeling includes ingredient breakdown, as soy allergens require specific declarations on imports
• Check for moisture content to avoid reclassification under fresh or frozen vegetable provisions