Food-Grade Locust Bean Gum from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify the gum contains no sucrose over 10% by weight to avoid Chapter 17 reclassification
• Provide food-grade certification to CBSA
• Check if a Safe Food for Canadians Act license is required for this food additive