Agar-Agar Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the agar-agar is unmodified and free from additives to qualify under this item
• Declare the seaweed species (e.g
• Gelidium) and provide a Certificate of Origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment
• Verify if a food import license is needed from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)