Food-Grade Agar-Agar Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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