Food-Grade Karaya Gum Granules from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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