Carrageenan (Irish moss extract)
Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products. > Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products: > Other > Carrageenan (Irish moss extract)
Duty Rate (from China)
Products classified under Tariff item 1302.39.00.10
Agar-Agar Powder
Agar-agar powder is a gelatinous substance extracted from red seaweed (Gelidium and Gracilaria species), commonly used as a vegetarian gelling agent in microbiology, desserts, and confectionery. It is a mucilage derived from vegetable products, falling under tariff item 1302.39.00 as an 'other' mucilage or thickener.
1302.39.00Burdock Root Mucilage
Burdock root mucilage from Arctium lappa soothes digestive products and skin creams. It is a traditional Asian thickener, classified under tariff item 1302.39.00 as an 'other' vegetable mucilage.
1302.39.00Carrageenan Powder Kappa Type
Kappa carrageenan is a natural polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed (Eucheuma cottonii), used primarily as a gelling and thickening agent in food products. It falls under tariff item 1302.39.00 as a mucilage and thickener derived from vegetable products.
1302.39.00Cassia Gum Powder
Cassia gum powder is a natural thickener extracted from Cassia tora seeds, used in pet foods, canned meats, and cheese products for water-binding. It is a vegetable-derived mucilage, classified under tariff item 1302.39.00 as an 'other' thickener.
1302.39.00Chia Seed Mucilage Powder
Chia seed mucilage powder from Salvia hispanica gels rapidly for puddings and sports drinks. It is a superfood thickener, classified under tariff item 1302.39.00 as an 'other' vegetable mucilage.
1302.39.00Flaxseed Mucilage Extract
Flaxseed mucilage extract is a soluble fiber-rich substance derived from the seeds of Linum usitatissimum, used as a vegan egg replacer and thickener in smoothies and bakery products. It falls under tariff item 1302.39.00 as a vegetable-derived mucilage or thickener, unmodified and not excluded by chapter notes.
1302.39.00Guar Gum Powder
Guar gum powder is a natural thickener derived from the endosperm of guar beans (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), ground into a fine powder used in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. It is a vegetable mucilage, falling under tariff item 1302.39.00 as an 'other' thickener.
1302.39.00Iota Carrageenan Food Grade
Iota carrageenan, derived from red seaweed like Eucheuma spinosum, provides elastic gel properties ideal for dairy and dessert applications. It is classified under tariff item 1302.39.00 as an unmodified vegetable mucilage and thickener.
1302.39.00Konjac Flour (Glucomannan Powder)
Konjac flour, rich in glucomannan from Amorphophallus konjac tubers, is used as a dietary fiber thickener in noodles, jellies, and weight-loss products. It is a vegetable mucilage, classified under tariff item 1302.39.00 as an 'other' thickener.
1302.39.00Lambda Carrageenan Thickener
Lambda carrageenan from red algae serves as a non-gelling thickener for sauces, dressings, and beverages due to its high viscosity. It is covered by tariff item 1302.39.00 as carrageenan, a vegetable-derived mucilage.
1302.39.00Linseed Mucilage Concentrate
Linseed mucilage concentrate is a vegetable thickener extracted from flax seeds, used to stabilize emulsions in paints and textiles as an eco-friendly binder. It is classified under 1302.39.00 as a mucilage derived from vegetable products, provided it is not modified or mixed with synthetic agents.
1302.39.00Locust Bean Gum
Locust bean gum is a natural gelling and thickening agent extracted from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), used in dairy, bakery, and pet foods. It qualifies for tariff item 1302.39.00 as a vegetable-derived mucilage, unmodified and not excluded by the chapter's legal notes.
1302.39.00Locust Bean Gum Powder
Locust bean gum powder, extracted from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), serves as a natural gelling and thickening agent in ice cream, dairy products, and pet foods. It is a vegetable-derived mucilage, falling under tariff item 1302.39.00 as an 'other' thickener.
1302.39.00Mallow Root Mucilage
Mallow root mucilage from Malva sylvestris is a traditional vegetable extract with demulcent properties, used for thickening herbal teas, throat lozenges, and cosmetics. It falls under 1302.39.00 as a vegetable-derived mucilage, provided it is not put up as a medicament or confectionery.
1302.39.00Marshmallow Root Extract Powder
Marshmallow root extract powder (Althaea officinalis) yields mucilage for cough syrups and protective ointments, with emollient effects. It fits tariff item 1302.39.00 as an unmodified vegetable thickener, unless it is classified as a medicament or contains added sugars.
1302.39.00Okra Mucilage Powder
Okra mucilage powder from Abelmoschus esculentus pods offers natural thickening for soups, sauces, and cultural foods like gumbo. It is classed under 1302.39.00 as a vegetable thickener with high pectin-like properties, provided it is not modified or mixed with other ingredients.
1302.39.00Pectin Powder
Pectin powder, derived from citrus peels and apple pomace, acts as a gelling agent in jams, jellies, and yogurt. It is a natural mucilage from vegetable products, fitting tariff item 1302.39.00 for unmodified thickeners.
1302.39.00Psyllium Husk Powder
Psyllium husk powder from Plantago ovata provides mucilaginous thickening for laxatives, gluten-free baking, and ice cream stabilization. Tariff item 1302.39.00 captures it as a vegetable mucilage, valued for its swelling properties, unless it is put up as a medicament.
1302.39.00Quince Seed Mucilage
Quince seed mucilage from Cydonia oblonga provides glossy thickening for Eastern desserts and hair gels. It is classified under 1302.39.00 as a polysaccharide-rich extract from vegetable seeds, naturally glossy and film-forming, provided it is not modified.
1302.39.00Refined Carrageenan USP Grade
Refined USP-grade carrageenan is a highly purified extract from red seaweed meeting pharmacopeia standards for pharmaceutical and food use. It qualifies under tariff item 1302.39.00 as carrageenan mucilage, as it is unmodified and derived from vegetable products.
1302.39.00Semi-Refined Carrageenan Flakes
Semi-refined carrageenan flakes, extracted from Kappaphycus seaweed, offer cost-effective thickening for meat processing and pet food. They are classified under tariff item 1302.39.00 as carrageenan-derived vegetable thickeners, distinct from refined forms.
1302.39.00Tara Gum
Tara gum from Caesalpinia spinosa seeds provides medium viscosity thickening for ice cream and gluten-free products, with excellent freeze-thaw stability. It fits tariff item 1302.39.00 as an unspecified vegetable thickener, unmodified and not excluded by chapter notes.
1302.39.00Tara Gum Powder
Tara gum from Caesalpinia spinosa seeds provides thickening and stabilization in ice cream, sauces, and gluten-free products. As a vegetable mucilage, it is classified under tariff item 1302.39.00 as an 'other' thickener.
1302.39.00Xanthan Gum
Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation using vegetable carbohydrates like corn sugar, functioning as a thickener and stabilizer. It is classified under tariff item 1302.39.00 as an unmodified mucilage derived from vegetable products.
1302.39.00Yellow Mustard Mucilage
Yellow mustard mucilage extracted from Sinapis alba seeds serves as a natural stabilizer in gluten-free baking and sauces due to its emulsifying properties. Tariff item 1302.39.00 includes it as a vegetable-derived thickener, provided it is not mixed with other ingredients.