Food-Grade Agar-Agar Powder from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

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

Food-Grade Agar-Agar Powder from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1302.31.00.00