Pectin Powder from Japan
Pectin is a fruit-derived polysaccharide used for gelling in jams and as a stabilizer. HTS 3913.90.20.90 includes it as a primary form powder when not specifically under other provisions. Natural origin and primary state govern classification.
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
• Source certification from citrus/apple extracts to prove natural polysaccharide
• Avoid 'high-methoxyl' descriptors that might imply chemical mods triggering other codes