Konjac Flour (Glucomannan Powder) from China
Konjac flour, rich in glucomannan from Amorphophallus konjac tubers, is used as a dietary fiber thickener in noodles, jellies, and weight-loss products. HTS 1302.39.00 includes it as a vegetable mucilage thickener.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Glucomannan purity >90% certification prevents reclass to starches
• Comply with Prop 65 labeling for California imports due to fiber content