Xanthan gum used as a food additive

CLASSIFICATION OF
XANTHAN GUM USED AS A FOOD ADDITIVE

“Xanthan Gum”, a polysaccharide derived from
the bacterial coat of Xanthomonas campestris, used as a food additive and
rheology modifier, commonly used as a food thickening agent (in salad
dressings, for example) and a stabilizer (in cosmetic products, for example, to
prevent ingredients from separating). It is produced by the fermentation of
glucose, sucrose, or lactose by the Xanthomonas campestris bacterium.

HS codes considered: 1301
and 3913.

Classification (final decision): 3913.90.

Classification rationale: GIRs 1 and 6.

Cesar Dalston www.dalston.com.br

Source:
Classification Rulings – HS Committee 52rd Session, September 2013.