Okra Mucilage Powder from Canada
Okra mucilage powder from Abelmoschus esculentus pods offers natural thickening for soups, sauces, and cultural foods like gumbo. Classed under HTS 1302.39.00.90 as a vegetable thickener with high pectin-like properties. Sustainable alternative to artificial stabilizers.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Color and viscosity specs to distinguish from pod flour
• Short shelf life; recommend refrigerated shipping
• Cultural naming variations; use scientific name in docs