Seaweed Agar Agar Powder from Canada
Agar agar powder extracted from red seaweed (Gelidium) is gelled, frozen, and ground for thickening agent in desserts. While related to seaweed, this preserved form fits HTS 2008.99.91.55 as 'other seaweed' not specifically enumerated elsewhere. Used in vegan jellies and microbiology.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish from food-grade vs lab-grade with proper documentation
• Include microbial testing results for FDA import alert compliance