Organic Agar-Agar Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include USDA NOP or EU organic certificates for preferential entry
• Ensure chain-of-custody docs from harvest to prevent contamination claims
• Blends with organic sugars risk 1704 if sucrose exceeds 10%