Dried Spirulina Algae Powder
Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) is a blue-green microalgae dried and ground into powder for superfood smoothies, tablets, and nutrition. As 'other algae' for human consumption, it fits HTS 1212.99.92.00 before further formulation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formulated into dietary supplements with binders or flavors
Processed into finished supplement form becomes a food preparation in chapter 21.
If dried and sold as non-alcoholic beverage base
If prepared specifically for drink mixes, it falls under chapter 22.
If cultured for medicinal or veterinary use
Chapter note excludes microorganism cultures for pharma from 1212, moving to chapter 30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include nutritional analysis and heavy metal tests mandatory for microalgae imports
• Declare culture method (pond vs. closed system) for traceability
• Avoid tableting before import to prevent chapter 30 medicament classification
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