1301.20.00.00/Beverage Emulsifier Acacia Gum/Japan

Beverage Emulsifier Acacia Gum from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Emulsification capacity test results required for beverage claims

• Not for direct consumption; avoid food labeling confusion

• Temperature-controlled shipping preserves emulsion properties