Locust Bean Gum Powder from Japan
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 — 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
• Galactomannan assays ensure polysaccharide predominance per rules
• Specify 'primary form' to avoid set classifications with other gums