Alginic Acid Powder from Japan
Alginic acid, extracted from brown seaweed, is a natural polymer in primary powder form used in food gelling and pharmaceutical encapsulation. It is classified in HTS 3913.90.5000 as a natural polymer not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include extraction certificates proving natural origin from algae; ensure no propylene glycol modification to avoid 3913.10; comply with US food contact regulations via prior notice filing