Dried Hijiki Seaweed from Japan
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 — 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 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