1302.39.00/Locust Bean Gum Powder/Germany

Locust Bean Gum Powder from Germany

Locust bean gum, extracted from the seeds of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua), serves as a natural gelling and thickening agent in ice cream, dairy products, and pet foods. It qualifies for HTS 1302.39.00 as a vegetable-derived mucilage and thickener, distinct from specific locust bean provisions.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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Import Tips

• Require certificate of analysis confirming >75% galactomannan content for proper identification

• Document non-GMO status if from EU sources to facilitate customs and retailer approval