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Xanthan Gum Primary Form from Germany

Xanthan gum, produced by bacterial fermentation on natural sugars but classified as modified natural polymer, in primary powder for food and oil recovery. HTS 3913.90.5000 applies.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Confirm fermentation origin documentation; viscosity specs critical for classification; avoid blending declarations leading to 'other' chemicals