3913.90.20.15/Xanthan Gum Powder USP Grade/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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