Propylene Glycol Alginate (PGA) from China
Propylene glycol alginate is an ester of alginic acid partially esterified with propylene glycol, supplied as a powder for food and beverage stabilization. It qualifies under HTS 3913.10.00.00 as an ester of alginic acid in primary form. Commonly used as an emulsifier in salad dressings and beer foam stabilizer.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include esterification degree specs in documentation; ensure GRAS status affirmation for food use
• Pitfall: classifying as modified under 3912 if propylene glycol exceeds simple ester limits