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Dried Spirulina Algae Powder from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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