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Pharmaceutical-Grade Agar from Canada

Pharmaceutical-grade agar is ultra-pure agar-agar from controlled algal sources, used as a laxative base or capsule filler. Classified in HTS 1302.31.00.00 as unmodified vegetable thickener, provided not in dosage form. Meets EP/USP pharmacopeia standards.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada

Import Tips

Provide pharmacopeia compliance certs (USP/EP) and heavy metal tests

Declare as bulk ingredient to avoid Chapter 30 medicament rules

Pharmaceutical-Grade Agar from Canada — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1302.31.00.00