Apple Pectin Powder from Canada
Pure powdered pectin extracted from apple pomace, used primarily as a gelling agent in food manufacturing. It falls under HTS 1302.20.00.00 as a pectic substance derived from vegetable sources, not modified for specific end uses like medicaments or tanning.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify purity and vegetable origin with certificates of analysis to avoid reclassification as a food preparation
• Ensure labeling distinguishes from modified starches (Chapter 35) by confirming no chemical alterations