Gamboge Resin from Japan
Gamboge is a natural gum-resin from Garcinia trees, historically used as a yellow pigment in art and traditional medicine as a purgative. Under HTS 1301.90.91 as other natural resins, not tanning extracts or dyes. It forms bright yellow latex that solidifies into chunks.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for pigment content vs. dyeing strength to distinguish from Chapter 32
• Label as raw artist's resin, not pre-ground paint
• Certify non-toxic processing if destined for art supplies