Food-Grade Karaya Gum Granules from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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