Dried Spirulina Algae Powder from Japan
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is a blue-green microalgae dried and ground into powder for superfood smoothies, tablets, and nutrition. As 'other algae' for human consumption, it fits HTS 1212.99.92.00 before further formulation.
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
• Include nutritional analysis and heavy metal tests mandatory for microalgae imports
• Declare culture method (pond vs. closed system) for traceability
• Avoid tableting before import to prevent chapter 30 medicament classification