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Organic Locust Bean Thickener

Organic locust bean thickener is a certified organic powder from locust beans, used in natural cosmetics and foods. It is an unmodified locust bean-derived thickener, classified under tariff item 1302.32.00, maintaining organic integrity in clean-label products.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

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2106.90.99Higher: 10.5% vs Free

If the thickener is blended with other organic ingredients

Organic food preparations with multiple ingredients fall under heading 21.06.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide organic certification documentation to CBSA for verification

β€’ Ensure the product is unmodified and free of synthetic additives

β€’ Declare the organic status to potentially benefit from any trade agreements

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.

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.

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.