Gellan Gum from Japan
Gellan gum is a bacterial fermentation polysaccharide used for gelling foods. It is supplied in primary powder form. As a natural polymer produced by microbial fermentation, it is classified under this tariff item for natural polymers not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Confirm the gellan gum is a pure polysaccharide without additives that could change classification
• Provide fermentation origin documentation
• Verify it is not excluded as a food preparation under other chapters