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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1302.32.00Same rate: 17.5%

If Organic certified extracts of hops or similar shift to 1302 specifics.

Processed organic forms may qualify under vegetable extracts if not pure gum.

2912.19.50.00Higher: 30.5% vs 17.5%

If chemically modified

Acyclic alcohols or derivatives from gums go to Chapter 29 chemicals.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 17.5%

If for industrial chemical preparations

Blends with chemicals become mixtures, not pure natural gums.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include FDA prior notice and GRAS affirmation for food-grade imports

Label with country of origin and harvest date to trace back for safety recalls

Test for heavy metals as common contaminant in natural gums