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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If adhesives prepared from gums
Prepared adhesives from vegetable gums go to heading 3506.
If oleoresins for technical extraction
Extracted oleoresins shift to subheadings under 1302.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Lower duty but higher scrutiny for contaminants in technical grade
• Bulk containers only; retail packs risk higher consumer product duties
• Specify end-use declaration to avoid pharma/food assumptions
Related Products under HTS 1301.20.00.00
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.
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.