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.

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.

1301.90Same rate: 17.5%

If lac specifically

Lac resin has priority subheading 1301.10.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 17.5%

If ginseng extract-like

Medicinal plant extracts exclude per chapter notes.

2504.90.00.00Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If slate powder mix

Mineral-admixed gums become slate/natural products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use phytosanitary certificates for tree gum imports

Weigh post-drying to accurate declare gum solids

Avoid bulk packing that causes fusion into lumps