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
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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