Dried Hijiki Seaweed from Germany
Hijiki (Sargassum fusiforme) is a brown seaweed dried into dark, wiry strands, soaked and cooked in Japanese cuisine for salads and sides. Classified in HTS 1212.99.92.00 as other seaweed for human consumption.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Monitor inorganic arsenic levels with lab certificates due to FDA advisories on hijiki
• Declare as stem/leaf parts to distinguish from whole plant imports
• Use vacuum packaging for long-shelf life during ocean transit