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Miso Soup Base Paste from Japan

Miso soup base paste is concentrated miso with dashi elements, reconstituted for instant soup. It remains under HTS 2008.99.91.10 as a miso-like bean product, preserved and prepared. Fermentation defines its placement among bean ferments.

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

• Disclose any fish-based dashi to flag allergen cross-contamination

• Ensure solubility tests for paste vs powder distinctions

• Batch code for traceability in case of recall