Chewing Gum Base Ester Gum from Germany
Ester gum from glycerol-rosin esters provides chew elasticity and flavor release in gum base formulations. Water-insoluble nature maintains gum cohesion during mastication. Falls under HTS 3806.30.00.00 as purified rosin ester derivative.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Particle size <150 microns for smooth gum texture integration
• Taste panel approval documentation speeds FDA review
• Never classify as complete gum under 2009; pure resin only