Flavored Seaweed Snack Chips from China

Crispy seaweed chips seasoned with wasabi or teriyaki are baked or fried from nori or laver seaweed. HTS 2008.99.91.55 covers these as preserved 'other seaweed' for retail snacking, prepared beyond simple drying. Low-calorie alternative to potato chips.

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

Nutrition facts labeling mandatory; match to FDA serving size guidelines

Declare oil content accurately to avoid vegetable oil mixture classification

Flavored Seaweed Snack Chips from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2008.99.91.55