Psyllium Husk Powder

Psyllium husk powder from Plantago ovata provides mucilaginous thickening for laxatives, gluten-free baking, and ice cream stabilization. HTS 1302.39.00.90 captures it as a vegetable mucilage, valued for swelling 10-15 times in water. Widely used in pharmaceutical and natural health products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.2%+17.5%20.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇨🇦Canada3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇩🇪Germany3.2%+10.0%13.2%
🇯🇵Japan3.2%+10.0%13.2%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1302.19Lower: 10% vs 20.7%

If extracted for medicinal sap only

Pure herbal extracts without husk processing use general subheading.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 20.7%

If prepackaged medicaments

Put-up laxative doses classify as finished pharmaceuticals.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 20.7%

If raw plant materials

Unprocessed husks remain under medicinal plants.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Swelling index testing required for pharma grade verification

• India-origin docs common; ensure phytosanitary compliance

• Dust hazard in handling; specify anti-static bags

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