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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