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
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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