Dried Kombu Sheets from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Arsenic testing mandatory for kombu due to natural accumulation
• Specify 'for human consumption' on commercial invoice
• Use food-grade packaging to prevent moisture reabsorption