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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3003.39Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If mixed into medicaments

Bulk medicaments of natural origin fall under Chapter 30.

1301.90.91.20Same rate: 17.5%

If tragacanth gum instead

Tragacanth from Astragalus plants has distinct subheading.

1212.99Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If guar gum form

Guar from Cyamopsis seeds classified with vegetable products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide USP/NF monograph compliance docs for pharma entry

Separate from finished drugs to avoid Chapter 30 duties

Monitor for microbial limits per pharmacopeia standards