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Cosmetic-Grade Agar-Agar from Germany

Cosmetic-grade agar-agar forms gels in hair products and creams from pure algae extract. It is a vegetable mucilage, not essential oil based, and falls under tariff item 1302.31.00 as unmodified agar-agar.

Duty Rate — Germany → Canada

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Import Tips

• Ensure the agar-agar is not mixed with cosmetic additives or fragrances, which could change classification

• Provide a certificate of analysis to the CBSA showing purity

• Check if the product is for personal care use to avoid food-specific regulations