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Welan Gum from Japan

Welan gum is a bacterial polysaccharide used as a cement additive and in other industrial applications. It is supplied in primary powder form. As a natural polymer produced by fermentation, it falls under this tariff item for natural polymers not elsewhere specified.

Duty Rate — Japan → Canada

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Import Tips

• Ensure the welan gum is a pure polysaccharide without additives

• Provide fermentation origin documentation

• Check if the product is excluded as a prepared additive for cements under other headings