Okra Mucilage Powder from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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