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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Functionality equivalence tests vs. animal gelatin
• Allergen-free certification for legumes
• Avoid 'gelatin' term if pure plant to prevent misclassification