Chapter 1212 — Customs Tariff Headings

Chlorella Powder

Chlorella powder is a dried, cracked-cell wall preparation of the single-celled green alga Chlorella vulgaris. It is marketed as a dietary supplement for human detoxification and nutritional support. As an algae product fit for human consumption, it falls squarely under tariff item 1212.21.00.

Dried Arame Seaweed

Dried arame seaweed consists of shredded Eisenia bicyclis brown algae, rehydrated for use in salads and stir-fries. It is a natural seaweed product intended for direct human culinary consumption. This places it under tariff item 1212.21.00 as seaweed fit for human consumption.

Dried Kombu Kelp

Dried kombu kelp is Laminaria seaweed processed into strips for use in dashi broths and simmered dishes. It is a traditional culinary ingredient imported in dried form for human consumption. This classifies under tariff item 1212.21.00 as seaweed fit for human consumption.

Dried Nori Seaweed Sheets

Dried nori seaweed sheets are thin, dried Porphyra seaweed used for wrapping sushi and as a snack. They are a ready-to-eat seaweed product fit for human consumption. This makes them classifiable under tariff item 1212.21.00 as seaweed for human consumption.

Dried Wakame Seaweed

Dried wakame seaweed is Undaria pinnatifida, rehydrated for use in salads, soups, and miso dishes. It is a dried seaweed product intended for direct human consumption. This falls under tariff item 1212.21.00 as seaweed fit for human consumption.

Dulse Seaweed Flakes

Dulse seaweed flakes are dried and flaked Palmaria palmata red seaweed, used as a seasoning or snack topping. The product is ground and intended for human consumption. This classifies under tariff item 1212.21.00 as seaweed fit for human consumption, whether or not ground.

Sea Lettuce Dried Flakes

Sea lettuce dried flakes are Ulva lactuca green seaweed, dried and flaked for use as a salad topping or seasoning. It is a ground algae product fit for human consumption. This places it under tariff item 1212.21.00 as seaweed fit for human consumption.

Spirulina Powder

Spirulina powder is dried and ground Arthrospira platensis algae, used as a protein-rich superfood supplement. It is an algae product fit for human consumption, often added to smoothies and health foods. This classifies under tariff item 1212.21.00 as algae fit for human consumption.

Blue-Green Algae Powder

Blue-green algae powder from Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, freeze-dried for use in antioxidant supplements and smoothies. This product is a dried 'other' algae intended for human nutrition, falling under tariff item 1212.29.00 as seaweeds and other algae not elsewhere specified.

Dried Aonori Flakes

Dried aonori flakes from green seaweed (Monostroma or Ulva spp.), flaked for topping rice, noodles, and okonomiyaki. This product is a dried 'other' algae for human consumption in Japanese cuisine, classified under tariff item 1212.29.00.

Dried Chlorella Tablets

Dried chlorella tablets made from freshwater green algae, dried, cracked, and compressed into supplement form for detox and nutrition. This product is a dried 'other' algae for human consumption, falling under tariff item 1212.29.00.

Dried Dulse Whole Leaf

Dried dulse whole leaves from wild-harvested red seaweed (Palmaria palmata), sun-dried for use in salads, soups, and as a chewy snack. This product is a dried 'other' algae for human consumption, classified under tariff item 1212.29.00.

Dried Kelp Flakes

Dried kelp flakes from Laminaria spp., harvested from ocean waters, dehydrated, and flaked for culinary use as a salty seasoning or nutritional topping. This product is a dried 'other' seaweed for human consumption, falling under tariff item 1212.29.00.

Dried Kombu Sheets

Dried kombu sheets from Saccharina japonica, thick kelp blades dried for dashi broth stock and cooking. This product is a dried 'other' seaweed primarily consumed by humans, classified under tariff item 1212.29.00.

Dried Nori Sheets

Dried nori sheets made from red algae (Porphyra spp.), pressed and roasted into thin sheets for sushi wrapping and snacking. This product is a dried 'other' algae for human consumption, falling under tariff item 1212.29.00.

Dried Spirulina Powder

Dried spirulina powder from Arthrospira platensis, harvested from freshwater sources and ground into a fine powder for use as a superfood supplement. This product is a dried 'other' algae for human consumption, classified under tariff item 1212.29.00.

Dried Wakame Strips

Dried wakame strips from Undaria pinnatifida, brown seaweed cut into strips and dehydrated for rehydration in miso soup and salads. This product is a dried 'other' seaweed for human culinary use, falling under tariff item 1212.29.00.

Powdered Irish Moss

Powdered Irish moss from Chondrus crispus, dried red seaweed ground into powder for thickening desserts, drinks, and vegan gels. This product is a ground 'other' algae used primarily for human consumption, classified under tariff item 1212.29.00.

Chilled Sugar Beet for Juicing

Chilled whole sugar beet roots (Beta vulgaris) that have been harvested and refrigerated for fresh juicing. They retain their natural sweetness and nutrients and are intended for direct human consumption as a beverage ingredient.

Dehydrated Sugar Beet Granules

Dehydrated sugar beet granules made by drying and granulating sugar beet roots for quick reconstitution in beverages or cooking. The product is a dried form of sugar beet intended for human food use, not for sugar extraction.

Dried Sugar Beet Chips

Dried sugar beet chips made from sliced and dehydrated sugar beet roots, ready to eat as a snack. These chips are a dried form of sugar beet for direct human consumption, distinct from raw or fresh beets.

Dried Sugar Beet Root Slices

Thinly sliced and dried roots of the sugar beet plant, used as a natural sweetener or in herbal teas. This is a dried form of sugar beet for human consumption, not for industrial sugar production.

Fresh Peeled Sugar Beet

Fresh peeled sugar beet roots that are ready for immediate consumption or minimal preparation. The peeling does not alter the essential character of the fresh vegetable, which remains classified as fresh sugar beet.

Fresh Sugar Beet Roots

Harvested fresh sugar beet roots sold whole for direct human consumption in salads, juices, or as a vegetable. These are fresh sugar beets intended for food use, not for sugar extraction.

Frozen Sugar Beet Chunks

Frozen sugar beet chunks that are frozen shortly after harvest to retain freshness and natural sweetness for use in smoothies or cooking. This is a frozen form of sugar beet for human consumption.

Ground Dried Sugar Beet Powder

Finely ground powder made from dried sugar beet roots, used as a natural sweetener in baking or nutritional supplements. This is a dried and ground form of sugar beet for human consumption, not a residue.

Organic Frozen Sugar Beet Puree

Frozen puree made from organic sugar beet roots, used in baby food or desserts. The puree is a frozen form of sugar beet that has been ground but not otherwise processed, retaining its essential character.

Sugar Beet Leaf and Root Mix Dried

Dried blend of sugar beet roots and leaves, ground for use in teas or powders promoting digestive health. This is a dried form of sugar beet for human intake, but the inclusion of leaves may affect classification.

Bulk Dried Carob Fruit

Bulk dried carob fruit, consisting of whole or broken pods from the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), is a natural sweetener used for processing into powder, syrups, or extracts. It falls under tariff item 1212.92.00 as locust beans in dried form, primarily for human consumption, and is not further processed beyond drying.

Carob Flour

Carob flour is milled from dried carob pods and ground to a fine powder, used as a gluten-free baking ingredient or thickener. It qualifies under tariff item 1212.92.00 as locust beans, whether or not ground, since it is a vegetable product for human consumption and not refined into a gum or extract.

Carob Gum Base

Carob gum base is a partially processed locust bean gum extracted from carob seeds, used as a food thickener. It remains under tariff item 1212.92.00 as locust beans in a preliminary state, before full extraction into a refined gum of Chapter 13.

Carob Nibs

Carob nibs are crushed, dried pieces of carob pods, ready for milling or direct consumption in trail mixes. They fall under tariff item 1212.92.00 as locust beans in a crushed form, not ground, and are used primarily for human consumption.

Carob Pod Pieces

Carob pod pieces are chopped or fragmented dried carob pods, used for easy processing into beverages or desserts. They classify under tariff item 1212.92.00 as locust beans in a fragmented form, not ground, and are intended for human consumption.

Carob Powder

Carob powder is finely ground from dried carob pods, serving as a caffeine-free chocolate substitute in baking and beverages. It falls under tariff item 1212.92.00 as locust beans, whether or not ground, and is primarily for human consumption.

Dried Carob Pods

Dried carob pods, whole or coarsely broken, are natural sweeteners from the carob tree used in baking or as a health food. They classify under tariff item 1212.92.00 as locust beans in dried form, primarily for human consumption.

Organic Dried Carob Pods

Organic dried carob pods are certified pesticide-free and used for health foods and natural sweeteners. They fall under tariff item 1212.92.00 as locust beans in dried form, regardless of organic status, and are primarily for human consumption.

Roasted Carob Chips

Roasted carob chips are made from roasted carob pods and used as a snack or baking chip alternative to chocolate. They remain under tariff item 1212.92.00 as locust beans, processed but not to confectionery level, and are primarily for human consumption.

Whole Carob Kernels

Whole carob kernels are intact or split kernels from carob pods, dried for use in snacks, syrups, or supplements. They classify under tariff item 1212.92.00 as locust beans, a key ingredient for human food products not elsewhere specified.

Chilled Sugar Cane Juice Extract

Chilled sugar cane juice extract is fresh sugar cane that has been pressed to yield a liquid, packaged for direct consumption as a beverage. It falls under tariff item 1212.93.00 because it is a sugar cane product in a fresh, unprocessed state intended primarily for human consumption, not further refined into sugar.

Dried Sugar Cane Bark Strips

Dried sugar cane bark strips are the outer fibrous layer of sugar cane, dried and cut into strips for chewing or culinary use. This product is classified under 1212.93.00 as dried sugar cane parts used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified.

Dried Sugar Cane for Tea Infusions

Dried sugar cane slices for tea infusions are cut and dried pieces of sugar cane designed for steeping in hot water. They fall under tariff item 1212.93.00 as dried sugar cane primarily for human consumption, not processed into sugar or other products.

Dried Sugar Cane Sticks

Dried sugar cane sticks are whole stalks cut into stick form, dried, and used as a natural chewing candy to extract sweet juice. This product is classified under 1212.93.00 as dried sugar cane for human consumption, not elsewhere specified.

Fresh Sugar Cane Bundles

Fresh sugar cane bundles are freshly harvested stalks sold at retail for chewing to enjoy natural sweetness. They fall under tariff item 1212.93.00 as fresh sugar cane of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not for industrial processing.

Frozen Sugar Cane Chunks

Frozen sugar cane chunks are cut pieces of sugar cane frozen for extended shelf life, used in smoothies or as a chewy treat. This product is classified under 1212.93.00 as frozen sugar cane primarily for human consumption, not processed further.

Ground Dried Sugar Cane Powder

Ground dried sugar cane powder is dried sugar cane ground into a fine powder for use in teas, desserts, or as a natural sweetener. It falls under tariff item 1212.93.00 as ground sugar cane for human consumption, not defatted or refatted per chapter notes.

Organic Fresh Sugar Cane

Organic fresh sugar cane is certified organic fresh sugar cane stalks for direct consumer markets. This product is classified under tariff item 1212.93.00 as fresh sugar cane for human consumption, with organic certification not affecting tariff classification.

Sugar Cane Nibs for Snacking

Sugar cane nibs for snacking are small, dried pieces of sugar cane packaged as a healthy snack for chewing. They fall under tariff item 1212.93.00 as dried sugar cane of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified.

Sugar Cane Slices for Smoothies

Sugar cane slices for smoothies are pre-cut frozen or dried sugar cane slices optimized for blending into smoothies as a natural sweetener. This product is classified under 1212.93.00 as processed sugar cane forms for human consumption, not refined into sugar.

Chicory Root Pieces for Tea Blends

Cut and dried chicory root pieces from Cichorium intybus sativum, packaged for herbal tea production. These roots are unroasted and intended for human consumption, falling under tariff item 1212.94.00 as chicory roots of a kind used primarily for human consumption.

Chopped Dried Chicory Roots

Chopped dried chicory roots from Cichorium intybus sativum, processed into smaller pieces for beverage or supplement production. These unroasted roots are minimally processed and intended for human consumption, meeting the scope of tariff item 1212.94.00.

Dried Unroasted Chicory Roots

Dried unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium intybus sativum, harvested and dried for use in food production. These roots are not roasted and are intended primarily for human consumption, directly matching tariff item 1212.94.00.

Fresh Chicory Roots for Roasting

Freshly harvested chicory roots of Cichorium intybus sativum, intended for drying and roasting into coffee alternatives. These fresh roots are unroasted and used primarily for human consumption, falling under tariff item 1212.94.00 as fresh chicory roots.

Frozen Chicory Roots

Chicory roots frozen shortly after harvest to preserve quality for later processing into food products. These unroasted roots are intended for human consumption, and tariff item 1212.94.00 explicitly includes frozen chicory roots.

Ground Unroasted Chicory Roots

Coarsely ground unroasted chicory roots from Cichorium intybus sativum, ready for infusion or further processing. Tariff item 1212.94.00 covers chicory roots 'whether or not ground', and these are unroasted and for human consumption.

Organic Unroasted Chicory Root Segments

Certified organic unroasted chicory root segments from Cichorium intybus sativum, suitable for health food applications. These unroasted roots are intended for human consumption and fall under tariff item 1212.94.00.

Apricot Stone Powder Organic

Apricot stone powder organic is an organic-certified powder from ground apricot stones, used in health foods, smoothies, and as a gluten-free flour alternative. It falls under tariff item 1212.99.00 as fruit stones and kernels, whether or not ground, of a kind used primarily for human consumption.

Dried Apricot Kernels

Dried apricot kernels are dried kernels extracted from apricot stones, used in baking, confectionery, and as a snack or ingredient in almond-like products. They are classified under tariff item 1212.99.00 as fruit kernels of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified.

Dried Arame Seaweed

Dried arame seaweed is shredded and dried brown kelp used in salads, soups, and stir-fries for its mild flavor and nutrients. It is classified under tariff item 1212.99.00 as seaweeds and other algae of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified.

Dried Bladderwrack Kelp

Dried bladderwrack kelp is dried brown seaweed used in herbal teas, supplements, and traditional medicine for iodine content. It falls under tariff item 1212.99.00 as seaweeds and other algae of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified.