Cosmetic Grade Karaya Gum
Refined karaya powder for skincare emulsions and toothpaste thickeners, HTS 1301.90.91.40 as pure karaya gum-resin. Provides smooth texture without irritation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in beauty prep form
Preparations for skin care containing gums become cosmetics.
If used in dyes
Coloring matter extracts exclude from 1301 per notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with FDA cosmetic labeling if repackaged
• Test for allergens per EU cosmetic regs if transshipping
• Document refinement process to prove not essential oil (Chapter 33)
Related Products under HTS 1301.90.91.40
Karaya Gum Powder
Finely milled powder derived from the Sterculia urens tree, classified under HTS 1301.90.91.40 as karaya, a natural gum-resin. Used primarily as a thickening agent in food products and pharmaceuticals due to its high swelling capacity in water.
Sterculia Karaya Gum Lumps
Natural, unprocessed tears or lumps of gum exuded from Sterculia urens trees, specifically karaya under HTS 1301.90.91.40. Commonly used in industrial adhesives and textile sizing.
Food-Grade Karaya Gum Granules
Granulated karaya gum meeting food safety standards, sourced from Sterculia urens and classified as karaya in HTS 1301.90.91.40. Serves as a stabilizer in ice creams and gluten-free baking.
Pharmaceutical Karaya Gum
High-purity karaya gum from Sterculia urens for use in bulk laxatives and tablets, under HTS 1301.90.91.40 as raw karaya. Not yet formulated into medicaments.
Industrial Karaya Gum Flakes
Flaked karaya gum for paper manufacturing and explosives, classified as karaya under HTS 1301.90.91.40 from natural resin sources. Offers superior binding properties.
Raw Karaya Gum Tears
Unmilled natural tears of karaya gum from Indian Sterculia trees, under HTS 1301.90.91.40. Ideal for artisanal processing into custom viscosities.