Dried Arame Seaweed
Arame (Eisenia bicyclis) is shredded and dried brown kelp used in salads, soups, and stir-fries for its mild flavor and nutrients. HTS 1212.99.92.00 covers this as other algae primarily for direct human consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried for industrial non-food extraction
Algae for non-human consumption like alginates may go to chapter 7.
If containing sugars derived from algae
Sugar extracts from seaweed processing shift to chapter 13.
If treated with herbicides for cultivation control
Chapter note excludes pesticide-treated products from 1212.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Harvest zone documentation to ensure low radiation post-Fukushima concerns
• Confirm not sun-bleached which affects quality and classification
• Bulk import in breathable bags to prevent condensation damage
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