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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If extracted or processed into powder form
Processed vegetable saps and extracts fall under heading 1302, excluding natural gums.
If chemically modified or latex-form natural gum
Latex or chemically treated natural gums are classified as natural rubber under heading 4001.
If sold as unprocessed plant material for extraction
Bulk acacia bark or pods without gum extraction may be plants used in perfumery under 1211.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify origin certificates from Sudan or Chad to confirm authenticity and comply with CITES if applicable for acacia species
• Ensure proper ventilation during shipping to prevent moisture absorption and mold in lumps
• Test for purity; impurities over certain levels may reclassify as waste under Chapter 15
Related Products under HTS 1301.20.00.00
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.