Dried Hijiki Seaweed Strips from Canada
Dried hijiki (Sargassum fusiforme) seaweed strips are boiled, chopped, and sun-dried for use in salads and stir-fries. Falls under HTS 2008.99.91.55 as 'other seaweed' preserved by drying, not fitting agar or specific extracts. Nutrient-rich in iron and fiber.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Test for arsenic levels common in hijiki; provide lab reports to CBP
• Ensure packaging meets child-resistant standards if marketed as health food