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Alginic Acid Powder from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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