Okra Mucilage Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
13.2%
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
• Color and viscosity specs to distinguish from pod flour
• Short shelf life; recommend refrigerated shipping
• Cultural naming variations; use scientific name in docs