Dried Nori Sheets from China
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.
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
• Ensure HACCP plan for seafood imports and provide harvest location details
• Declare moisture content to confirm 'dried' status per tariff description
• Watch for roasting that might border on 'prepared' foodstuffs classification