Vegan Gelatin Mimic Powder from Japan
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 — 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
• Functionality equivalence tests vs. animal gelatin
• Allergen-free certification for legumes
• Avoid 'gelatin' term if pure plant to prevent misclassification