Kordofan Gum Arabic Tears from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Optical sorting certificates prove tear quality and purity
• Colorimetric analysis prevents grade fraud claims
• Avoid crushing; intact tears command premium pricing