Powdered Tragacanth Gum Extract from China
Finely milled powder form of tragacanth gum, retaining natural viscosity properties for easy dissolution in liquids. Precisely classified in HTS 1301.90.91.30 for tragacanth as an oleoresin-like plant exudate. Ideal for pharmaceutical suspensions and ice cream stabilizers.
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
• Include particle size analysis in documentation to prove milling doesn't constitute 'processing' into 1302 extracts
• Comply with USP/NF standards for pharma-grade imports, including identity and viscosity testing