Gum Arabic Powder from China
Gum arabic, an acacia gum polysaccharide, serves as an emulsifier in beverages and pharma. Classified in HTS 3913.90.20.90 as a primary powder of polysaccharide derivatives. Covers refined but primary forms not under crude extracts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify acacia senegal origin and >95% polysaccharide to meet notes
• Label 'spray-dried powder' as primary to dodge finished product headings