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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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