Locust Bean Gum Powder from United States
Locust bean gum powder, extracted from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), serves as a natural gelling and thickening agent in ice cream, dairy products, and pet foods. It is a vegetable-derived mucilage, falling under tariff item 1302.39.00 as an 'other' thickener.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the locust bean gum is unmodified and free from additives
• Provide a Certificate of Origin if claiming preferential duty rates
• Verify if the product is for food use, which may require CFIA approval