Sesame Seeds Toasted with Sea Salt from Japan
Toasted white sesame seeds lightly salted for culinary or snack use. Classified in 2008.19.9090 as other prepared seeds, otherwise preserved.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis for oil content; high oil may trigger different food safety rules
• Use proper NAICS codes (311911) for snack food imports
• Monitor for sesame allergen labeling mandates under FDA FALCPA