Karaya Gum Powder
Finely milled powder derived from the Sterculia urens tree, classified under HTS 1301.90.91.40 as karaya, a natural gum-resin. Used primarily as a thickening agent in food products and pharmaceuticals due to its high swelling capacity in water.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into extract form
Liquid or concentrated extracts of natural gums fall under heading 1302, not raw gums.
If sold as locust bean gum instead
Different botanical source (locust beans) changes classification to seaweed/locust bean gums.
If latex form resembling natural rubber
Latex of natural gums like guayule shifts to Chapter 40 for rubber materials.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify botanical origin as Sterculia urens via supplier certificates to confirm karaya classification
• Ensure compliance with FDA food contact regulations if for edible use; provide microbial test results
• Avoid misclassification as food additives (Chapter 21) by documenting raw gum status
Related Products under HTS 1301.90.91.40
Sterculia Karaya Gum Lumps
Natural, unprocessed tears or lumps of gum exuded from Sterculia urens trees, specifically karaya under HTS 1301.90.91.40. Commonly used in industrial adhesives and textile sizing.
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.
Pharmaceutical Karaya Gum
High-purity karaya gum from Sterculia urens for use in bulk laxatives and tablets, under HTS 1301.90.91.40 as raw karaya. Not yet formulated into medicaments.
Industrial Karaya Gum Flakes
Flaked karaya gum for paper manufacturing and explosives, classified as karaya under HTS 1301.90.91.40 from natural resin sources. Offers superior binding properties.
Cosmetic Grade Karaya Gum
Refined karaya powder for skincare emulsions and toothpaste thickeners, HTS 1301.90.91.40 as pure karaya gum-resin. Provides smooth texture without irritation.
Raw Karaya Gum Tears
Unmilled natural tears of karaya gum from Indian Sterculia trees, under HTS 1301.90.91.40. Ideal for artisanal processing into custom viscosities.