3913.90.20.90/Sodium Alginate Powder/Japan

Sodium Alginate Powder from Japan

Sodium alginate is a polysaccharide salt from brown seaweed, used in food gelling and biotech. Though alginates have specific provisions, certain derivatives fall under HTS 3913.90.20.90 as other polysaccharides in primary powder form. This applies to modified versions not purely under alginic acid headings.

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%

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Import Tips

• Differentiate from 3913.90.10 via modification specs; provide seaweed extraction proofs

• Ensure primary form labeling to avoid plates/sheets classification in 3920