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Certified Organic Chlorella Powder

Microalgae chlorella (Chlorella vulgaris) powder certified organic, detox supplement. Dried and pulverized, classified HTS 2008.99.91.50 as organic preserved seaweed/algae. Cell wall cracked for digestibility.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+25.0%31%
🇲🇽Mexico6%—6%
🇨🇦Canada6%—6%
🇩🇪Germany6%—6%
🇯🇵Japan6%—6%

Alternative Classifications

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

1212.21.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 31%

If frozen or fresh paste

Unpreserved algae under seaweeds heading.

2008.99.91Same rate: 31%

If synthetic or non-organic

No cert means general NESOI.

2106.90.48.00Lower: 7.5% vs 31%

If with added vitamins

Fortified compounds classify as compound preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare as food, not drug, to avoid FDA import alerts

• Batch testing for contaminants essential for organic imports

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