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.

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.

1212.21.00.00Higher: 35% vs 31%

If not dried, cut, or otherwise prepared beyond simple cleaning

Fresh or simply cleaned seaweed falls under heading 1212 as seaweeds for human consumption, not preserved.

2008.99.91Same rate: 31%

If not certified organic

Non-organic seaweed prepared or preserved goes to the parent subheading without organic specification.

0712.90.30.00Higher: 35% vs 31%

If dried but not otherwise preserved or prepared for immediate consumption

Dried seaweed without further preparation may classify as dehydrated vegetables under 0712.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide USDA or equivalent organic certification documents to verify 'certified organic' status for duty-free entry under this subheading

Ensure labeling includes country of origin and organic certifier to comply with FDA food import regulations