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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of pectic substances, pectinates and pectates (SITC 29295) totaled $16.7M in July 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Importers of Pectic Substances, Pectinates and Pectates paid $1.3M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $12.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Pectic Substances, Pectinates and Pectates imports of $16.7M in July 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $15.0M.
Last updated: July 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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147 shipments/mo
Basic heading 44 of 239 in section 2
Basic heading 29295 · $16.7M of $3.8B
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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Imports · July 2026
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Germany and Mexico together supply 49% of it.
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Imports
$16.7MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.