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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2005.80Lower: 15.6% vs 35%

If preserved in vinegar or acetic acid

Prepared seaweed snacks or pickles move to Chapter 20 preserved vegetables.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 35%

If classified as other medicinal plants

Herbs like certain algae with primary medicinal use fall under heading 1211.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If for pet food formulation

Seaweed flakes intended as animal feed ingredients are dog/cat food preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include heavy metal and arsenic test results, prevalent concerns in Atlantic-harvested dulse

Use moisture-proof packaging; flakes are prone to clumping, leading to quality disputes

Declare flake size and drying temperature to confirm not over-processed into a preparation