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U.S. imports of mucilages and thickeners from vegetable products (other) (HS 130239) totaled $10.2M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Mucilages and Thickeners from Vegetable Products (Other) paid $1.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $10.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Mucilages and Thickeners from Vegetable Products (Other) imports of $10.2M in April 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $8.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCarrageenan — extracted from red seaweed species such as Chondrus crispus and Kappaphycus — is the commercially dominant product in this heading and enters under its own dedicated tariff line (1302390010), while other vegetable-derived thickeners not elsewhere classified fall under 1302390090. The Philippines is the leading US supplier, driven by its large-scale Kappaphycus and Eucheuma seaweed farming industry, with Chile a significant secondary source. Carrageenan is widely used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in dairy, processed meats, and infant formula, making FDA food-additive compliance a key entry consideration. Importers should distinguish kappa, iota, and lambda carrageenan types in technical documentation, as functionality and customer specifications vary significantly by type.
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The HTS does not subdivide carrageenan by type — all enter under 1302390010 — but buyers and FDA reviewers may request technical data sheets specifying the carrageenan fraction, gel strength, and viscosity. Including the carrageenan type and intended food application in the commercial invoice and accompanying technical documentation helps avoid examination delays and supports traceability for food-safety purposes.
Carrageenan and other vegetable thickeners from China under heading 130239 may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Given that the Philippines and Chile are the leading suppliers for this heading, sourcing from those origins avoids Section 301 exposure, though importers should verify current tariff status with a licensed customs broker before finalizing supplier contracts.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIPPINES | $3.6M | $47K | -$3.6M |
| CHILE | $2.1M | -- | -$2.1M |
| CHINA | $898K | $691K | -$208K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $206K | $1.1M | +$919K |
| BRAZIL | $11K | $1.1M | +$1.1M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1302390010 | CARRAGEENAN | $8.6M | 11.03% | $938K |
| 1302390090 | MUCILAGE & THICKNER W/N MODIFIED,FRM VEG PRD NESOI | $1.6M | 17.19% | $273K |
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MUCILAGE & THICKNER W/N MODIFIED,FRM VEG PRD NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1302390000 | MUCILAGE & THICKNER W/N MODIFIED,FRM VEG PRD NESOI | $7.9M |
MUCILAGE & THICKNER W/N MODIFIED,FRM VEG PRD NESOI
375.6K kg
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $3.4M | $1.1M | -$2.3M |
| NEW YORK, NY | $367K | $3.5M | +$3.1M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $1.9M | $64K | -$1.8M |