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
5.8%
Rate breakdown
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
• Galactomannan assays ensure polysaccharide predominance per rules
• Specify 'primary form' to avoid set classifications with other gums