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U.S. imports of soy sauce (HS 210310) totaled $9.3M in April 2026, traded with 31 countries.
Importers of Soy Sauce paid $1.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $8.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Soy Sauce imports of $9.3M in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSoy sauce — fermented from soybeans, wheat, salt, and water — is a widely traded condiment with a single US tariff line (2103100000), but significant commercial variation in style (tamari, shoyu, light, dark, reduced-sodium) that affects labeling and buyer specifications. China and Japan together dominate US import supply, with Japan's shoyu tradition and China's volume production serving different retail and food-service segments. FDA regulates soy sauce as a food, and products must comply with US labeling standards including allergen declarations for soy and wheat. Importers sourcing from China should be aware that soy sauce has been subject to Section 301 tariff exposure, which affects landed cost calculations.
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All soy sauces must declare soy as a major food allergen under FALCPA. Traditional shoyu also contains wheat, requiring a wheat allergen declaration. Tamari and other wheat-free variants must be verified through supplier documentation and, ideally, third-party testing to substantiate the 'wheat-free' or 'gluten-free' claim before it appears on US retail labels. Importers should obtain ingredient specifications and allergen statements from the manufacturer for each lot.
Soy sauce from China falls within the scope of Section 301 tariffs, which add to the standard duty rate. Importers should confirm the applicable Section 301 list and any exclusion orders in effect at the time of entry, as these have changed over time. Working with a licensed customs broker to calculate total landed cost — including Section 301 exposure — is essential for accurate pricing and sourcing decisions.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2103100000 | SOY SAUCE | $9.3M | 21.16% | $1.8M |
SOY SAUCE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2103100000 | SOY SAUCE | $5.4M |
SOY SAUCE
3.4M kg
FOOD PREPARATIONS NESOI
HS 210690
SAUCES ETC. MIXED CONDIMENTS AND SEASONINGS NESOI
HS 210390
COFFEE EXTRACTS, ESSENCES ETC. & PREP THEREFROM
HS 210111
TOMATO KETCHUP AND OTHER TOMATO SAUCES
HS 210320
SOUPS AND BROTHS AND PREPARATIONS THEREFOR
HS 210410
ICE CREAM AND OTHER EDIBLE ICE, WITH COCOA OR NOT
HS 210500
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $3.7M | $2.7M | -$972K |
| New York | $1.1M | $80K | -$986K |
| Wisconsin | $212K | $799K | +$588K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $3.2M | $237K | -$3.0M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.7M | $118K | -$1.6M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $1.4M | $202K | -$1.2M |