Dried Vegetable Gums (Tragacanth) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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