U.S. imports of mucilages & thickeners from vegetable products (other) (HS 130239) totaled $10.2M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCarrageenan — extracted from red seaweed and widely used as a gelling and stabilizing agent in dairy, meat, and personal-care products — is the commercially dominant product under this heading and receives its own dedicated tariff line (1302390010). The Philippines and Chile are the leading US suppliers, reflecting their roles as the world's primary carrageenan-producing nations. Remaining lines (1302390090) capture other plant-derived thickeners such as konjac glucomannan and psyllium husk extract not elsewhere classified. Food-grade shipments are subject to FDA admissibility review; importers should ensure that supplier establishments meet applicable food safety standards.
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Carrageenan's commercial volume and distinct chemical identity — a sulfated polysaccharide from red algae — warranted a dedicated 10-digit line (1302390010) within the US schedule, allowing Customs to track it separately from other NESOI thickeners. This also facilitates targeted trade-remedy or admissibility actions specific to carrageenan without affecting other products in the heading.
FDA Prior Notice is required for all food-ingredient shipments. Importers should also have a Certificate of Analysis confirming identity and purity, supplier FSVP documentation under the Food Safety Modernization Act, and, for carrageenan, clarity on whether the product is food-grade (carrageenan) or degraded (poligeenan), as the latter is not permitted in food.
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Imports
$10.2M
from 24 countries · YTD: $35.0M
Exports
$7.9M
Deficit of $2.3M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $2.3M (net importer)
YTD: $35.0M imported (April 2026)
131 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.