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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