Vegan Gelatin Mimic Powder from Germany
Pea starch and agar-based powder mimicking animal gelatin gelling properties for vegan baking. Still under 2106.90.58.90 as 'of gelatin' per culinary function despite plant origin.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Functionality equivalence tests vs. animal gelatin
• Allergen-free certification for legumes
• Avoid 'gelatin' term if pure plant to prevent misclassification