Shichimi Togarashi from Germany
Japanese seven-spice blend including chili, sesame, orange peel, and nori, shaken over noodles or rice. Classified as HTS 2103.90.90.91 for mixed seasonings combining spices excluded from Chapter 9 pure forms. Prepared for retail condiment use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis if spices dominate to rule out Chapter 9 reclassification
• Declare total spice proportions to confirm not 'flavored' under excluded notes
• Use tamper-evident retail packaging to affirm 'for retail sale' status