Cassia Gum Powder from Canada
Cassia gum, extracted from Cassia tora seeds, is a natural thickener used in pet foods, canned meats, and cheese products for water-binding. HTS 1302.39.00 covers it as an other vegetable-derived mucilage.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
63.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FDA GRAS affirmation required; include toxicology data for novel use approvals
• Test for anthraquinone impurities (<0.5 ppm) to pass customs inspection
• Declare as 'cassia split gum' to avoid confusion with guar or locust bean