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Tara Gum from Canada

Tara gum from Caesalpinia spinosa seeds provides medium viscosity thickening for ice cream and gluten-free products, with excellent freeze-thaw stability. It fits HTS 1302.39.00.90 as an unspecified vegetable thickener derived from tropical legumes. Often used as a carrageenan replacer in vegan applications.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

13.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada

Import Tips

,Ensure phytosanitary certificates from Andean origins to clear customs

Avoid overpacking; gum absorbs humidity, risking quality loss en route