Food Grade Propylene Glycol Alginate from China
Food-grade PGA ester of alginic acid, meeting FCC standards, in powdered form for ice cream stabilization. HTS 3913.10.00.00 covers this alginic ester in primary form. Prevents ice crystal formation and improves mouthfeel.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include FDA prior notice and GRAS affirmation; kosher/halal certs helpful
• Pitfall: exceeding ester limits risks 3912 reclassification