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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