Dried Arame Seaweed from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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