Locust Bean Gum Powder from Germany
Locust bean gum from carob seeds is a galactomannan polysaccharide for ice cream thickening. HTS 3913.90.20.90 applies to its primary powder form as a natural derivative. Distinguished by plant source and lack of specific subheading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Galactomannan assays ensure polysaccharide predominance per rules
• Specify 'primary form' to avoid set classifications with other gums