Semi-Refined Carrageenan Flakes
Semi-refined carrageenan flakes, extracted from Kappaphycus seaweed, offer cost-effective thickening for meat processing and pet food. Classified in HTS 1302.39.00.10 as carrageenan-derived vegetable thickener, distinct from fully refined grades but still unmodified per chapter definitions. Flake form facilitates easier dissolution in water-based systems.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 3.2% | +17.5% | 20.7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 3.2% | +10.0% | 13.2% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If added to animal feed preparations as a complete mix
Prepared animal feeds incorporating extracts shift from pure Chapter 13 to Chapter 23.
If used as tanning or dyeing extracts in leather processing
Tanning extracts are specifically excluded to Heading 3203 per chapter notes.
If processed into finished enzymes or yeast extracts
Microbial or enzyme-modified products move to Chapter 35 subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document filtration level (e.g
• cellulose content <10%) to confirm semi-refined status and avoid Chapter 35 starch classification
• Test for iodine value and gel strength to meet importer specs and prevent quality-based rejections
• Use ventilated containers to prevent mold during ocean transit, common with higher-moisture semi-refined products
Related Products under HTS 1302.39.00.10
Carrageenan Powder Kappa Type
Kappa carrageenan is a natural polysaccharide extracted from red seaweed (Eucheuma cottonii), used primarily as a gelling and thickening agent in food products. It falls under HTS 1302.39.00.10 as a mucilage and thickener derived from vegetable products, specifically carrageenan, without modifications that would classify it elsewhere. This powder form is widely used in dairy desserts, meat products, and pet foods for texture enhancement.
Iota Carrageenan Food Grade
Iota carrageenan, derived from red seaweed like Eucheuma spinosum, provides elastic gel properties ideal for dairy and dessert applications. Classified under HTS 1302.39.00.10 as an unmodified vegetable mucilage and thickener specifically identified as carrageenan. It remains in this category as long as it meets the chapter notes excluding modified or medicinal forms.
Lambda Carrageenan Thickener
Lambda carrageenan from red algae serves as a non-gelling thickener for sauces, dressings, and beverages due to its high viscosity. It is explicitly covered by HTS 1302.39.00.10 as carrageenan, a vegetable-derived mucilage, provided it excludes exclusions like essential oils or medicaments per chapter notes. Commonly imported in bulk powder for food manufacturing.
Refined Carrageenan USP Grade
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.