Dried Aonori Flakes from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Provide drying method details to confirm not heat-processed into a snack
• Label allergen info for shellfish cross-contamination risks
• Declare country of origin for traceability in seaweed imports