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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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