Carob Gum Thickener
Carob gum thickener, also known as locust bean gum, is a powdered mucilage from locust beans used for thickening soups and glazes in culinary applications. It is an unmodified locust bean-derived mucilage, classified under tariff item 1302.32.00, offering heat-stable thickening.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the gum is formulated as a food preparation with other ingredients
Food preparations with added ingredients fall under heading 21.06.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is unmodified and free of added sugars to avoid Chapter 17 classification
• Provide a Certificate of Analysis confirming it is locust bean gum
• Declare the food-grade use to CBSA for accurate assessment
Related Products under Tariff item 1302.32.00
Carob Gum High Mesh
Carob Gum High Mesh is a fine-milled locust bean gum derived from locust bean seeds, used as a thickener and stabilizer in premium ice cream applications. It is unmodified and falls under tariff item 1302.32.00 as a mucilage and thickener from locust beans.
Cosmetic Guar Gum Extract
Cosmetic guar gum extract is a natural thickener derived from guar seeds, used to enhance the texture of lotions, shampoos, and creams. It is an unmodified vegetable mucilage, falling under tariff item 1302.32.00 as a guar-derived thickener, and is excluded from Chapter 33 essential oils.
Dehydrated Locust Gum Extract
Dehydrated Locust Gum Extract is a spray-dried extract from locust beans used in dry mixes like soup bases. It is unmodified and acts as a thickener, qualifying under tariff item 1302.32.00 for mucilages derived from locust beans.
Fast Hydrating Guar Gum
Fast Hydrating Guar Gum is specially milled guar gum from guar seeds for rapid dispersion in cold water, used in instant puddings and beverages. It is unmodified and falls under tariff item 1302.32.00 as a thickener from guar seeds.
Food-Grade Guar Gum
Food-grade guar gum is a purified extract from guar seeds meeting strict standards for use as a stabilizer in ice creams, sauces, and baked goods. It is an unmodified mucilage derived from guar seeds, classified under tariff item 1302.32.00, and not subject to Chapter 17 confectionery rules.
Food-Grade Locust Bean Gum
Food-grade locust bean gum is a high-purity extract from carob seeds, standardized for use in dairy and bakery products as a stabilizer. It is an unmodified locust bean mucilage, classified under tariff item 1302.32.00, and not a confectionery product.