Certified Organic Kelp Granules

Granulated kelp (Laminaria spp.) certified organic for seasoning. Prepared by drying, granulating; HTS 2008.99.91.50 organic seaweed. Natural iodine source.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+25.0%31%
🇲🇽Mexico6%6%
🇨🇦Canada6%6%
🇩🇪Germany6%6%
🇯🇵Japan6%6%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2508.40.01Higher: 35% vs 31%

If mined, not cultivated seaweed

Natural seaweed classified as mineral product.

2008.99.91Same rate: 31%

If non-certified

Base subheading for preserved seaweed.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Iodine content labeling required if health claims made

Retail packaging under 3kg avoids bulk reclassification

Related Products under HTS 2008.99.91.50

Certified Organic Irish Moss Flakes

Flaked Irish moss (Chondrus crispus) certified organic for carrageenan extraction or food. Dried/flaked preserved form under HTS 2008.99.91.50. Used in desserts.

Certified Organic Wakame Seaweed

Dried wakame seaweed (Undaria pinnatifida) certified organic, prepared for culinary use in salads and soups. It falls under HTS 2008.99.91.50 as certified organic seaweed, otherwise prepared or preserved, not elsewhere specified. The organic certification ensures no synthetic pesticides or fertilizers were used in cultivation.

Certified Organic Nori Seaweed Sheets

Thin roasted sheets of nori (Porphyra spp.) certified organic, used for sushi wrapping. Classified under HTS 2008.99.91.50 due to its prepared and preserved form as certified organic seaweed. Roasting preserves it for retail sale.

Certified Organic Kombu Kelp

Dried kombu (Saccharina japonica) certified organic, used for dashi broth stock. It is prepared by drying and falls under HTS 2008.99.91.50 as certified organic preserved seaweed. Organic farming prevents contamination.

Certified Organic Dulse Seaweed Flakes

Flaked dulse (Palmaria palmata) certified organic, ready for seasoning salads or snacks. Prepared by drying and flaking, classified in HTS 2008.99.91.50 as organic preserved seaweed NES. Flaking enhances usability.

Certified Organic Spirulina Powder

Powdered spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) certified organic, a blue-green algae used as superfood supplement. Dried and powdered form qualifies as preserved seaweed under HTS 2008.99.91.50. Grown in controlled organic ponds.