3913.90.50.00/Locust Bean Gum Modified/Japan

Locust Bean Gum Modified from Japan

Chemically modified locust bean gum from carob seeds, in primary form for food stabilizers. As a modified natural polymer, classified under HTS 3913.90.5000.

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%

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Import Tips

• Document modification type (e.g

• hydroxypropylation); GRAS affirmation needed for food use; ensure primary powder/granule form declaration