Food-Grade Agar-Agar Powder from United States
Food-grade agar-agar powder is a high-purity extract from Gracilaria seaweed, standardized for direct use in jellies and bakery without additives. It qualifies for tariff item 1302.31.00 as unmodified agar-agar, a natural vegetable mucilage.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the powder is free of sucrose or other sweeteners to avoid reclassification under Chapter 17
• Provide the CBSA with a product specification sheet showing it is pure agar-agar
• Ensure compliance with Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requirements for food additives