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