Agar-Agar Powder from Japan
Agar-agar powder is a gelatinous substance extracted from red seaweed (Gelidium and Gracilaria species), used as a vegetarian gelling agent in microbiology, desserts, and confectionery. Under HTS 1302.39.00, it is classified as a vegetable mucilage and thickener.
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
• Include seaweed species origin and gel strength specs (e.g
• 600-1200 g/cm²) in entry docs
• Comply with FDA seafood import monitoring for traceability from Asia-Pacific sources
• Avoid declaring as 'modified' if native; leads to Chapter 35 reclassification