Seaweed Kelp Meal Fertilizer
Seaweed kelp meal is a vegetable fertilizer made from dried and ground marine algae, providing potassium and trace minerals. The drying and grinding processes chemically treat the vegetable material. It falls under tariff item 3101.00.00 as a vegetable-origin fertilizer.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the kelp meal is mixed with chemical fertilizers or packaged for retail.
Heading 31.05 covers fertilizers with additional nutrients or retail packaging.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the kelp meal is free from marine contaminants and heavy metals
• Provide details of the drying process for classification
• Check if a phytosanitary certificate is needed for seaweed products
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