Pharmaceutical-Grade Agar from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide pharmacopeia compliance certs (USP/EP) and heavy metal tests
• Declare as bulk ingredient to avoid Chapter 30 medicament rules