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Fit for human consumption

Locust beans, seaweeds and other algae, sugar beet and sugar cane, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not ground; fruit stones and kernels and other vegetable products (including unroasted chicory roots of the variety Cichorium intybus sativum) of a kind used primarily for human consumption, not elsewhere specified or included: > Seaweeds and other algae: > Fit for human consumption

Duty Rate (from China)

35%
MFN Base RateFree

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

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Total Effective Rate35%

Products classified under HTS 1212.21.00.00

Dried Nori Seaweed Sheets

Thin, dried sheets of Porphyra seaweed, commonly known as nori, used for wrapping sushi rolls and as a snack. This product falls under HTS 1212.21.00.00 as seaweed fit for human consumption, whether dried or ground, primarily used in culinary applications.

Dried Wakame Seaweed

Dried Undaria pinnatifida seaweed, rehydrated for use in salads, soups, and miso dishes. Classified under HTS 1212.21.00.00 as dried seaweed fit for human consumption, valued for its nutritional profile in Asian cuisine.

Dried Kombu Kelp

Dried Laminaria seaweed strips used to flavor dashi broths and simmered dishes. This kelp is imported dried and fits HTS 1212.21.00.00 as seaweed primarily for human consumption.

Spirulina Powder

Dried and ground Arthrospira platensis algae powder, a superfood supplement rich in protein. Falls under HTS 1212.21.00.00 as algae fit for human consumption, often used in smoothies and health foods.

Dulse Seaweed Flakes

Dried and flaked Palmaria palmata red seaweed, sprinkled on salads or popcorn as a snack. Classified in HTS 1212.21.00.00 for ground or flaked seaweed intended for human consumption.

Chlorella Powder

Dried, cracked-cell wall Chlorella vulgaris algae powder for detoxification supplements. HTS 1212.21.00.00 applies to this algae product fit primarily for human consumption.

Dried Arame Seaweed

Dried Eisenia bicyclis brown seaweed, shredded for use in salads and stir-fries. Fits HTS 1212.21.00.00 as dried seaweed for direct human culinary consumption.

Sea Lettuce Dried Flakes

Dried Ulva lactuca green seaweed flakes used as a salad topping or seasoning. Under HTS 1212.21.00.00 for algae products ground and fit for human consumption.