Tara Gum from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

13.2%

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

,Ensure phytosanitary certificates from Andean origins to clear customs

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

Tara Gum from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1302.39.00.90