Dried Bladderwrack Kelp from Japan
Bladderwrack (Fucus vesiculosus) is dried brown seaweed used in herbal teas, supplements, and traditional medicine for iodine content. As other algae for human consumption, it is under HTS 1212.99.92.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Iodine content labeling required; excess can trigger FDA supplement rules
• Wildcrafting permits and sustainability certifications for North Atlantic sources
• Grind post-import if needed to avoid flour misclassification