Sugar Beet Pectin Extract
Pectin extracted from sugar beet pulp, valued for its emulsifying properties in low-sugar applications. It qualifies for HTS 1302.20.00.00 as a natural pectic substance without additives or modifications.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other vegetable mucilages like guar
Other agar-agar or mucilages derived from vegetables but not purely pectic.
If fermented or as yeast food additive
Inactive yeasts or extracts shift to prepared baking powders or food additives.
If processed into natural gum form
Chapter notes exclude natural gums like balata from heading 1302.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include supplier specs on extraction method to confirm it's a simple vegetable extract, not processed further
• Declare exact galacturonic acid content to differentiate from other mucilages in the heading
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