Dried Aonori Flakes from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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