Raw Gum Arabic Lumps from Japan
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.
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
• 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