Agar-Agar Granules from Mexico
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.
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
• Specify granule size in specs to confirm it's not a modified instant thickener
• Use anti-caking agents sparingly to stay in pure extract classification
• Granules in beverage mixes may go to 2106.90