Gum Arabic Powder from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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