Refined Carrageenan USP Grade from Japan
Refined USP-grade carrageenan is a highly purified extract from red seaweed meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for pharmaceutical and food use. It qualifies under HTS 1302.39.00.10 as carrageenan mucilage, as it is not a medicament (Heading 3003/3004) nor modified per exclusions. Used in capsules, suspensions, and controlled-release drug formulations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include USP certificate and purity assay (>90% carrageenan) to prevent reclassification as a pharmaceutical under Chapter 30
• Ensure DMF (Drug Master File) if for pharma use, and align with FDA import alerts on seaweed contaminants
• Declare exact sulfate content, as high levels may trigger additional testing or duties under environmental regs