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1302.32.00.40/Food-Grade Locust Bean Gum/Mexico

Food-Grade Locust Bean Gum from Mexico

High-purity locust bean gum extracted from carob seeds, standardized for use in dairy and bakery products as a stabilizer. Falls under HTS 1302.32.00.40 for unmodified locust bean mucilages and thickeners derived from vegetable products. It prevents syneresis in yogurt and improves texture.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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