Locust Bean Gum E415 from Germany
EU-approved food additive E415, a purified extract from carob seeds (locust beans), used for syneresis control in yogurt. HTS 1302.32.00 covers this unmodified thickener derived from locust bean seeds. Ideal for dairy and confectionery stabilization.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Include E-number and INS 410 labeling if destined for EU markets alongside US FDA compliance
• Provide microbial test results as gums are prone to contamination during import inspection
• Declare mesh size and hydration rate to distinguish from lower-grade industrial gums