Dried Hijiki Seaweed from Germany
Dried hijiki seaweed (Sargassum fusiforme) is a brown alga sold as dark, wiry strands that are soaked and cooked in Japanese dishes. It is classified under tariff item 1212.99.00 as other algae used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the hijiki is dried and unprocessed beyond cleaning or cutting
• Be aware that hijiki may be subject to food safety checks for arsenic levels by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• Keep shipping documents and product origin certificates ready for CBSA clearance