Food-Grade Tragacanth Powder from China
USP-compliant tragacanth powder certified for direct food contact, providing superior mouthfeel in sauces and dressings. Classified under HTS 1301.90.91.30 as the specific tragacanth gum-resin excluding processed forms. Remains a natural extract without additives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Secure prior notice via FDA system for food imports; include GRAS affirmation if applicable
• Test for baseline viscosity (min 1000 cps) to validate food-grade specs at customs