Citrus Pectin High Methoxyl

High-methoxyl pectin derived from citrus peels, ideal for high-sugar jam production due to its strong gelling properties. Classified under HTS 1302.20.00.00 as an unmodified pectic substance from vegetable extracts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3505.10.00Same rate: 17.5%

If low-methoxyl or amidated version

Amidated or low-methoxyl pectins are considered modified and classified as prepared thickeners.

3203.00Lower: 13.1% vs 17.5%

If used in tanning extracts with colorants

Chapter notes exclude pectic substances prepared for tanning from heading 1302.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If for industrial chemical preparations

Blends with other chemicals for non-food use may fall under prepared chemical products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab tests confirming methoxyl content and degree of esterification to prove it's unmodified pectin

Avoid packaging in consumer-ready doses to prevent medicament classification under Chapter 30

Watch for misdeclaration as fruit juice concentrate, which would shift to Chapter 21