Vegan Gelatin Agar-Agar from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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