Pharmaceutical-Grade Agar from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide pharmacopeia compliance certs (USP/EP) and heavy metal tests
• Declare as bulk ingredient to avoid Chapter 30 medicament rules