3913.90.20/Xanthan Gum/Japan

Xanthan Gum from Japan

Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation of glucose or sucrose, used as a stabilizer in food and oil drilling fluids. It qualifies under HTS 3913.90.20 as a microbial polysaccharide derivative in primary form.

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
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Import Tips

• Fermentation origin docs distinguish from synthetic polymers in 3906

• Ensure <5% comonomer impurities per subheading note (a)(4)

• Oilfield technical grades need end-use statements to avoid general chemical classification

Xanthan Gum from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 3913.90.20