Dried Kombu Seaweed from China
Dried kombu (kelp) seaweed is a staple in Japanese cuisine, harvested from the sea and sun-dried without further processing beyond cleaning. It falls under HTS 2008.99.91.55 as 'other seaweed' that is prepared or preserved but not specifically covered by other subheadings like agar or carrageenan. Commonly used to make dashi broth.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify country of origin labeling as some seaweed may require FDA prior notice for import
• Ensure no added sugars or preservatives if claiming duty-free status under certain trade agreements