Vegan Gelatin Agar-Agar from Japan
Vegan gelatin agar-agar is a plant-based alternative to animal gelatin, extracted from red seaweed for use in marshmallows and puddings. It fits HTS 1302.31.00.00 as pure agar-agar mucilage, unmodified and derived from vegetable products. Excludes sweetened confectionery forms.
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
• Highlight 'vegan' and 'plant-based' in docs but ensure no animal-derived additives
• Comply with allergen-free declarations since marketed as gelatin substitute
• Avoid pre-gelled forms, which could be confectionery under 1704