Dried Wakame Strips from Japan
Dried wakame (Undaria pinnatifida) strips are brown seaweed cut into strips, dehydrated for rehydration in miso soup and salads. Classified in HTS 1212.29.00.00 as 'other' seaweeds primarily for human culinary use. Chilled or dried form included per heading.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Monitor for invasive species declarations in certain regions
• Include rehydration instructions on labeling for consumer clarity
• Certify low contaminant levels for EU/US food safety standards