Psyllium Husk Powder from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
63.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Swelling index testing required for pharma grade verification
• India-origin docs common; ensure phytosanitary compliance
• Dust hazard in handling; specify anti-static bags