U.S. imports of Pectic Substances, Pectinates and Pectates (SITC 29295) totaled $20.2M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Pectic Substances, Pectinates and Pectates paid $2.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.20% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Pectic Substances, Pectinates and Pectates imports of $20.2M in August 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $15.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataPectin and its salts — pectinates and pectates — are plant-derived polysaccharides extracted primarily from citrus peel and apple pomace, functioning as gelling agents, stabilizers, and thickeners in food manufacturing. FDA regulates pectin as a generally recognized as safe (GRAS) food additive, and commercial grades are differentiated by degree of esterification (high-methoxyl vs. low-methoxyl), gel strength, and viscosity — specifications that directly affect pricing and suitability for jam, confectionery, dairy, and pharmaceutical applications. Importers should verify that product specifications and certificates of analysis align with the declared grade, as substitution between grades can affect end-product performance.
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High-methoxyl pectin gels in the presence of sugar and acid, making it the standard for traditional jams and jellies, while low-methoxyl pectin gels with calcium ions and is preferred for reduced-sugar, dairy, and pharmaceutical applications. These grades command different prices and are not interchangeable in most formulations, so purchase contracts and certificates of analysis should specify degree of esterification and gel strength.
Pectin used as a food ingredient is subject to FDA's Prior Notice requirement for food shipments, which must be submitted electronically before the shipment arrives at the US port of entry. As a food additive with GRAS status, pectin does not require pre-market approval, but the importing facility must be registered with FDA and the product must meet applicable food safety standards.
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Basic heading 29295 · $20.2M of $3.8B
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Imports · August 2026
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Germany and Mexico together supply 55% of it. Brazil pays 34.4% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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$20.2MYoY · free account
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$1.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $186.2M of Pectic Substances, Pectinates and Pectates and exported $17.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.