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Xanthan Gum Powder from Japan

Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation of glucose, used as a stabilizer in food and oil drilling. It is classified in HTS 3913.90.20.90 as a natural polysaccharide derivative in primary powder form, not specified elsewhere. This covers its raw, unprocessed state.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Include microbial origin certification to confirm natural polysaccharide status vs synthetic

Specify 'primary form' in invoices; formulated mixes go to food headings

Xanthan Gum Powder from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3913.90.20.90