Dried Spirulina Powder from China
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.
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
• Verify the product is not a dead single-cell microorganism (HTS 2102) or fertilizer (HTS 3101/3105) to avoid misclassification
• Provide lab analysis confirming it's algae for human consumption and free from contaminants like heavy metals
• Ensure FDA prior notice for food imports and proper labeling as a dietary supplement