Carob Gum Base from Germany
Partially processed locust bean gum extracted from carob seeds, used as a thickener in foods. Classifies under HTS 1212.92.00.00 as locust beans before full extraction into Chapter 13 gums.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Distinguish from purified locust bean gum (1302.32) by providing extraction stage docs
• Specify industrial food use but confirm human consumption end-use
• Lab tests for viscosity to support classification