Xanthan Gum Powder USP Grade from Japan
Xanthan gum powder meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards, derived from Xanthomonas campestris fermentation, classified under HTS 3913.90.20.15 as a polysaccharide derivative in primary form. Used primarily as a stabilizer and thickener in pharmaceutical formulations and food supplements. Its natural polymer structure and unmodified primary powder form fit the subheading for xanthan gum.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify USP certification and provide Certificate of Analysis for FDA compliance; ensure packaging prevents moisture absorption to maintain purity; declare exact polysaccharide content to avoid reclassification