Tara Gum Powder from China
Tara gum is a galactomannan polysaccharide extracted from the seeds of the tara tree (Caesalpinia spinosa). It is used as a stabilizer in food and cosmetics. Supplied in primary powder form, it falls under tariff item 3913.90.00 as a natural polymer.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the tara gum is not chemically modified
• Provide documentation of the extraction process and purity
• Verify it is not classified under heading 1302 if unmodified