Pharmaceutical Karaya Gum from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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