Agar-agar
Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products: > Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products: > Agar-agar
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 1302.31.00.00
Agar-Agar Flakes
Agar-agar flakes are dried and flaked extracts from red seaweed, offering a convenient form for culinary gelling without modification. Classified under HTS 1302.31.00.00 as pure agar-agar, a vegetable-derived mucilage and thickener not altered chemically. It is widely used in desserts, microbiology, and vegan recipes.
Vegan Gelatin Agar-Agar
Vegan gelatin agar-agar is a plant-based alternative to animal gelatin, extracted from red seaweed for use in marshmallows and puddings. It fits HTS 1302.31.00.00 as pure agar-agar mucilage, unmodified and derived from vegetable products. Excludes sweetened confectionery forms.
Organic Agar-Agar Powder
Organic agar-agar powder is certified organic extract from wild-harvested red algae, free of pesticides for natural foods. HTS 1302.31.00.00 applies to this pure, unmodified mucilage thickener from vegetable sources. USDA organic certification enhances marketability.
Agar-Agar Granules
Agar-agar granules are coarse particles of pure red algae extract, dissolving easily for instant gels in beverages. Falls under HTS 1302.31.00.00 as granulated but unmodified agar-agar mucilage. Used in drinks and low-sugar jams.
Strip Agar for Labs
Strip agar for labs consists of flexible, pure agar-agar sheets from Gracilaria, cut for electrophoresis or culturing. HTS 1302.31.00.00 covers this form as unmodified vegetable-derived mucilage. Not for diagnostic kits.
High-Gel-Strength Agar-Agar
High-gel-strength agar-agar from premium Gelidium algae provides firm gels for canning and biotech. Classified HTS 1302.31.00.00 as natural, unmodified thickener. Gel strength over 1000 g/cm².
Food Thickener Agar Powder
Food thickener agar powder stabilizes soups and sauces as a pure red algae mucilage. HTS 1302.31.00.00 for unmodified product. Heat-stable up to 85°C.
Cosmetic-Grade Agar-Agar
Cosmetic-grade agar-agar forms gels in hair products and creams from pure algae extract. HTS 1302.31.00.00 as vegetable mucilage, not essential oil based. High clarity for formulations.
Industrial Agar-Agar Blocks
Industrial agar-agar blocks are bulk-cast pure agar for slicing into lab or food uses. HTS 1302.31.00.00 for unmodified form. Economical for large-scale processing.
Pure Gelidium Agar Powder
Pure Gelidium agar powder from high-quality red algae offers superior clarity and strength. HTS 1302.31.00.00 as specific agar-agar type. Preferred for luxury desserts.
Powdered Agar-Agar
Powdered agar-agar is a gelatinous substance extracted from red algae, primarily Gelidium and Gracilaria species, used as a thickening agent in food applications. It falls under HTS 1302.31.00.00 as it is unmodified agar-agar derived from vegetable (algal) products, serving as a mucilage and thickener. This classification excludes modified versions or those used in medicaments.
Food-Grade Agar-Agar Powder
Food-grade agar-agar powder is a high-purity extract from Gracilaria seaweed, standardized for direct use in jellies and bakery without additives. It qualifies for HTS 1302.31.00.00 as unmodified agar-agar, a natural vegetable mucilage thickener. This ensures compliance for culinary imports excluding pharmaceutical forms.
Microbiological Agar-Agar
Microbiological agar-agar is a refined powder from red algae used as a solidifying agent in petri dishes for bacterial cultures. It is classified under HTS 1302.31.00.00 as pure, unmodified agar-agar functioning as a vegetable-derived mucilage. This distinguishes it from nutrient media or modified lab reagents.
Bacteriological Agar Strips
Bacteriological agar strips are thin, dried sheets of pure agar-agar from Gelidium algae, rehydrated for lab plating. HTS 1302.31.00.00 covers this as unmodified vegetable mucilage in strip form, not a finished diagnostic product. Ideal for sterile microbiology applications.
Pharmaceutical-Grade Agar
Pharmaceutical-grade agar is ultra-pure agar-agar from controlled algal sources, used as a laxative base or capsule filler. Classified in HTS 1302.31.00.00 as unmodified vegetable thickener, provided not in dosage form. Meets EP/USP pharmacopeia standards.