Gum Arabic
Lac; natural gums, resins, gum-resins and oleoresins (for example, balsams): > Gum Arabic
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 1301.20.00.00
Raw Gum Arabic Lumps
Natural gum arabic harvested from Acacia senegal trees in Sudan, presented in raw, hand-collected lumps. Classified under HTS 1301.20.00.00 as it is unprocessed gum arabic, a vegetable sap fitting the definition of natural gums in this heading.
Food-Grade Gum Arabic Powder
Spray-dried gum arabic powder standardized for use as an emulsifier in soft drinks and confectionery. Falls under HTS 1301.20.00.00 as gum arabic, even in powdered form, prior to further processing into extracts.
Pharmaceutical Acacia Gum
High-purity gum arabic meeting USP standards for use as a suspending agent in syrups and tablets. HTS 1301.20.00.00 covers this natural gum resin before formulation into medicaments of Chapter 30.
Sudanese Hashab Gum Arabic
Premium Hashab variety gum arabic from Acacia senegal in Sudan, known for superior solubility. Classified under 1301.20.00.00 as the primary natural gum arabic source globally.
Gum Arabic Spray-Dry Flakes
Flaked gum arabic produced by spray-drying process for easy dissolution in beverages. Remains under HTS 1301.20.00.00 as minimally processed gum arabic, not an extract.
Organic Certified Gum Arabic
USDA NOP certified organic gum arabic from wild-harvested Acacia trees, free of pesticides. HTS 1301.20.00.00 applies to this natural product meeting organic standards.
Technical Grade Acacia Gum
Lower purity acacia gum for industrial adhesives and paper sizing applications. Still classified under 1301.20.00.00 as natural gum arabic regardless of end use.
Kordofan Gum Arabic Tears
Small tear-shaped gum arabic nodules from Acacia seyal in Sudan's Kordofan region, valued for clarity. HTS 1301.20.00.00 covers all forms of gum arabic.
Beverage Emulsifier Acacia Gum
Specialized gum arabic with optimized viscosity for citrus oil emulsions in soft drinks. Classified 1301.20.00.00 as the base natural gum before beverage preparation.