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