Food-Grade Agar-Agar Powder from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure GRAS status affirmation for seamless entry
• Label with exact gel strength (e.g
• 600-1200 bloom) to match specifications and avoid disputes