Cassia Gum Powder from China
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 — China → United States
23.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• 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