Pectin Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Source certification from citrus/apple extracts to prove natural polysaccharide
• Avoid 'high-methoxyl' descriptors that might imply chemical mods triggering other codes