Food-Grade Karaya Gum Granules from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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