Newfoundland Dried Seaweed from Japan
Commercial dried kelp harvested by American fisheries in Newfoundland treaty waters and sun-dried on treaty coast racks by American fishery operations. Marine product qualifies under HTS 9815.00.60.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Harvest location verification within treaty waters essential
• Drying process documentation proving preservation on treaty coasts
• Marine mammal/fish exclusion - confirm seaweed qualifies as fishery product