Cassia Gum Powder from Japan
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 — 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
• 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