What duty do natural gums pay?

Natural gums like gum arabic and guar gum generally pay between 0% and 5%. They are industrial raw materials with preferential tariffs under multiple trade agreements.

Do food-grade gums require COFEPRIS registration?

Gums intended for food use as additives must meet COFEPRIS purity specifications, but do not require individual sanitary registration.

Is a phytosanitary certificate needed for resins?

Processed resins generally do not require a phytosanitary certificate. Crude or unprocessed resins may require one depending on the country of origin.

What duty do natural gums pay?

Natural gums like gum arabic and guar gum generally pay between 0% and 5%. They are industrial raw materials with preferential tariffs under multiple trade agreements.

Do food-grade gums require COFEPRIS registration?

Gums intended for food use as additives must meet COFEPRIS purity specifications, but do not require individual sanitary registration.

Is a phytosanitary certificate needed for resins?

Processed resins generally do not require a phytosanitary certificate. Crude or unprocessed resins may require one depending on the country of origin.

Chapter 13

Gums, resins and vegetable juices

Chapter 13 covers gums, resins, and other vegetable juices and extracts. It includes gum arabic, guar gum, natural resins such as rosin, licorice extract, vegetable juices, and pectins. These products are essential raw materials for the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. Most have low or zero tariffs.

Key products

Gum arabic

Guar gum

Rosin

Licorice extract

Pectins

Agar-agar

Vegetable mucilages

Common tariff headings

1301 1302

Average duty range

0–10%

Actual rates depend on the specific tariff heading, country of origin, and applicable trade agreements (USMCA, EU-Mexico FTA, CPTPP, etc.).

Applicable regulations (NOMs)

NOM-051-SCFI — Labeling (food use)
COFEPRIS regulations (pharmaceutical use)

Import notes and tips

Most gums and resins enter with low tariffs as industrial raw materials. Those for food use must comply with COFEPRIS purity standards. Resins for industrial use may require a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

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Gums, resins and vegetable juices

Key products

Common tariff headings

Average duty range

Applicable regulations (NOMs)

Import notes and tips

Frequently asked questions

Gums, resins and vegetable juices

Key products

Common tariff headings

Average duty range

Applicable regulations (NOMs)

Import notes and tips

Frequently asked questions