Cassia Gum Powder from China
Cassia gum, from the seeds of Cassia tora or obtusifolia, acts as a thickener in pet foods and industrial glues, similar to guar but with higher temperature stability. HTS 1302.39.00.90 covers it as an 'other' vegetable mucilage, unmodified and derived from legumes. Primarily used where cost-effective thickening is needed.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.7%
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
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
• Test for cassia alkaloids to ensure below regulatory limits for food/pet use
• Document non-GMO status if targeting organic markets