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U.S. imports of pectic substances, pectinates and pectates (HS 130220) totaled $15.6M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Pectic Substances, Pectinates and Pectates paid $1.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $17.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPectin and its salts are critical hydrocolloid ingredients in the food and pharmaceutical industries, functioning as gelling agents in jams, confectionery, and drug delivery systems. Germany is the dominant US supplier, reflecting Europe's concentration of industrial citrus- and apple-pomace processing capacity, with Mexico and Denmark also significant sources. All imports enter under a single 10-digit line (1302200000) and are subject to FDA oversight as food additives, requiring compliance with applicable food-grade specifications. Buyers should confirm whether the pectin is high-methoxyl or low-methoxyl, as this distinction affects both functionality and labeling requirements.
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No — both high-methoxyl and low-methoxyl pectins classify under the same 10-digit line (1302200000). However, the distinction is commercially critical because it determines gel-set behavior, required calcium levels, and labeling; buyers should document the specification in purchase contracts and technical data sheets.
Pectin used as a food additive or GRAS ingredient is subject to FDA oversight. Importers should ensure the product meets applicable food-grade purity standards and that the foreign manufacturer is registered with FDA under the Bioterrorism Act prior to shipment. Classification as a food ingredient may also trigger FDA prior notice requirements.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1302200000 | PECTIC SUBSTANCES, PECTINATES AND PECTATES | $15.6M | 10.10% | $1.7M |
PECTIC SUBSTANCES, PECTINATES AND PECTATES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1302200000 | PECTIC SUBSTANCES, PECTINATES AND PECTATES | $1.8M |
PECTIC SUBSTANCES, PECTINATES AND PECTATES
169.8K kg
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $6.1M | -- | -$6.1M |
| LAREDO, TX | $3.5M | $10K | -$3.5M |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |