Carob Gum Thickener from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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