Chicle Gum Base Paste from Canada
Chicle paste, the natural gum from Manilkara chicle trees used historically in chewing gum, imported as a primary paste form. Covered by HTS 4001.30.00.10 as chicle (similar natural gum), meeting primary forms definition in Chapter note 2(a).
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• Comply with FDA food contact regulations; provide purity assays excluding contaminants
• Declare historical use (chewing gum base) but affirm uncompounded status