Dried Vegetable Gums (Tragacanth)
Raw tragacanth gum harvested from Astragalus plants, used as a natural thickener. Classified in HTS 1404.90.90 as other vegetable products, excluding processed gums refined for industrial use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed or purified as a vegetable sap extract
Purified vegetable saps and extracts like tragacanth move to heading 1302.
If in crude form for sugar production
Locust beans and similar for sugar are under 1212, but tragacanth differs.
If chemically modified into dextrins or starches
Modified plant starches and gums fall under heading 3505.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain certificates confirming raw gum status without chemical modification
• Declare moisture content to ensure it meets vegetable product criteria
• Separate from locust bean gum shipments to avoid Chapter 1304 confusion
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