Sea Lettuce Dried Flakes from Japan
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.
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
• Test for dioxins, common in green seaweeds from polluted coastal areas
• Use anti-caking agents sparingly to avoid preparation classification
• Document wild-harvested vs. farmed origin for traceability requirements