Raw Karaya Gum Tears from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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