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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%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

• Document modification type (e.g

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