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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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