Iranian Tragacanth Gum from China
Pure tragacanth gum harvested from Astragalus plants native to Iran, supplied in powdered or ribbon form as a natural gum-resin extract. Classified under HTS 1301.90.91.30 specifically for tragacanth due to its unique mucilaginous properties derived from plant exudates. Used primarily in food and pharmaceutical thickening applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify botanical origin and purity through certificates of analysis to confirm tragacanth classification and avoid reclassification as general vegetable saps
• Ensure compliance with FDA food contact regulations if destined for edible uses, including heavy metal and microbial testing