Other
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: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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)
Products classified under HTS 1212.29.00.00
Dried Spirulina Powder
Dried spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) powder is a nutrient-dense blue-green algae harvested from freshwater sources and ground into a fine powder for use as a superfood supplement. It falls under HTS 1212.29.00.00 as 'other' seaweeds and algae used primarily for human consumption in smoothies, health foods, and protein boosts. The product is dried and often ground, fitting the chapter's scope for such algae.
Dried Chlorella Tablets
Dried chlorella (Chlorella vulgaris) tablets are made from freshwater green algae that's been dried, cracked, and compressed into supplement form for detox and nutrition. Classified under HTS 1212.29.00.00 as 'other' algae primarily for human consumption, not processed into medicaments. Drying and tableting preserve its use in health regimens.
Dried Kelp Flakes
Dried kelp (Laminaria spp.) flakes are harvested seaweed from ocean waters, dehydrated, and flaked for culinary use as a salty seasoning or nutritional topping. HTS 1212.29.00.00 covers this as 'other' seaweeds and algae for primary human consumption in salads, soups, and snacks. Ground or flaked form fits the dried algae category.
Dried Nori Sheets
Dried nori sheets are made from red algae (Porphyra spp.), pressed and roasted into thin sheets for sushi wrapping and snacking. Under HTS 1212.29.00.00 as 'other' algae primarily for human consumption, distinct from further processed food products. Drying process aligns with chapter scope.
Dried Dulse Whole Leaf
Dried dulse (Palmaria palmata) whole leaves are wild-harvested red seaweed from the North Atlantic, sun-dried for use in salads, soups, and as a chewy snack. HTS 1212.29.00.00 includes this as 'other' algae for human consumption, valued for minerals and texture. Sold in whole dried form without further processing.
Dried Wakame Strips
Dried wakame (Undaria pinnatifida) strips are brown seaweed cut into strips, dehydrated for rehydration in miso soup and salads. Classified in HTS 1212.29.00.00 as 'other' seaweeds primarily for human culinary use. Chilled or dried form included per heading.
Powdered Irish Moss
Powdered Irish moss (Chondrus crispus) is dried red seaweed ground into powder for thickening desserts, drinks, and vegan gels. HTS 1212.29.00.00 covers it as ground 'other' algae used primarily for human consumption. Ground state explicitly allowed.
Dried Aonori Flakes
Dried aonori flakes from green seaweed (Monostroma or Ulva spp.) are flaked for topping rice, noodles, and okonomiyaki. Under HTS 1212.29.00.00 as 'other' dried algae for human consumption in Japanese cuisine. Minimal processing keeps it in raw vegetable product category.
Dried Kombu Sheets
Dried kombu (Saccharina japonica) sheets are thick kelp blades dried for dashi broth stock and cooking. HTS 1212.29.00.00 for 'other' seaweeds primarily consumed by humans after simmering. Large dried sheets fit the unprocessed algae description.
Blue-Green Algae Powder
Blue-green algae powder from Aphanizomenon flos-aquae is freeze-dried for antioxidant supplements and smoothies. Classified HTS 1212.29.00.00 as dried 'other' algae for human nutrition. Excludes cultures or dead cells per chapter notes.