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
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
• Color and viscosity specs to distinguish from pod flour
• Short shelf life; recommend refrigerated shipping
• Cultural naming variations; use scientific name in docs