White Miso Paste from China
White miso paste, or shiro miso, is a milder fermented soybean paste made with a higher rice content, ideal for soups and dressings. Classified under HTS 2008.99.91.10 due to its status as a traditional miso product from prepared beans. It is preserved through fermentation and not fitting other fruit or nut 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
• Provide lab analysis confirming fermentation to distinguish from non-fermented bean pastes
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for fermented soy products entering the US
• Avoid bulk packaging over retail sizes to prevent bulk food reclassification