Dried Salted Rhopilema Jellyfish from Japan
Dried and salted Rhopilema spp. jellyfish, a staple in Chinese cuisine rehydrated for hot pot or cold dishes. This falls under HTS 0308.30.00.00 as dried, salted, or in brine aquatic invertebrates. It undergoes minimal processing to preserve natural texture.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for histamine levels as required for salted seafood to pass FDA sampling
• Provide processing certificates showing no binders added to avoid reclassification as pellets
• Declare net weight accurately, excluding brine, to prevent valuation disputes