Locust Bean Gum from Germany
Locust bean gum from carob seeds is a galactomannan polysaccharide used as a thickener in ice cream and other foods. It is supplied in primary powder form. As a natural polysaccharide, it is classified under this tariff item for natural polymers not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the locust bean gum is in primary powder form and free of additives
• Provide botanical origin documentation
• Verify it is not excluded as a food preparation under other chapters