Raw Karaya Gum Tears from Japan
Unmilled natural tears of karaya gum from Indian Sterculia trees, under HTS 1301.90.91.40. Ideal for artisanal processing into custom viscosities.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use phytosanitary certificates for tree gum imports
• Weigh post-drying to accurate declare gum solids
• Avoid bulk packing that causes fusion into lumps