Okra 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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a general vegetable extract for food use
This covers other vegetable extracts not specifically mucilages.
If the product is mixed with other food ingredients
Food preparations may apply when the mucilage is part of a compound product.
If the product is a prepared vegetable dish rather than a pure mucilage
Prepared vegetables may fall under Chapter 20 when cooked or preserved.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the powder is free from added flavorings or preservatives that could change its classification
• If used in food, confirm it is not a preparation under Chapter 21
• Keep records of the extraction process to prove it is a natural vegetable mucilage
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