Food-Grade Ester Gum for Soft Drinks from Germany
Food-grade ester gum, typically glycerol or pentaerythritol rosin esters, stabilizes citrus oils in carbonated beverages. It prevents oil separation and enhances mouthfeel without affecting flavor. HTS 3806.30.00.00 covers these purified ester gums meeting FCC standards.
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%
Import Tips
• FCC monograph compliance mandatory; droplet size <3 microns for beverage grade
• Refractive index 1.52-1.54 required; test upon arrival to avoid detention