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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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