Carob Gum Thickener from China
Locust bean gum known as carob gum, powdered for thickening soups and glazes in culinary applications. Precisely matches HTS 1302.32.00.40 as a locust bean-derived mucilage, unmodified. Offers heat-stable thickening superior to starches.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Use EU or equivalent origin certs for traceability in food chain compliance
• Avoid sucrose >10% to prevent 1704 confectionery shift