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Dried Arame Seaweed from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide radiation testing certificates for Pacific-sourced seaweed post-Fukushima concerns

Declare shred size; excessive processing may lead to reclassification as prepared food

Ensure cold-chain if chilled import to maintain 'fresh/chilled' status if applicable

Dried Arame Seaweed from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1212.21.00.00