Cassia Gum Powder from Japan
Cassia gum, from cassia tora seeds, is a polysaccharide thickener for pet food and industrial uses. Falls under HTS 3913.90.20.90 as other polysaccharide derivative in primary powder. Natural galactomannan base qualifies it here.
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
• FDA compliance docs for food contact; confirm <95% impurities
• Invoice distinctly from guar to prevent grouping errors