Guar Gum Powder from Germany
Guar gum powder is a fine, off-white powder extracted from the endosperm of guar seeds (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), used as a thickener and stabilizer in food products. It is an unmodified vegetable mucilage, classified under tariff item 1302.32.00 as a guar-derived thickener.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the powder is not agglomerated with binders over 3% by weight, per Section Note 1
• Label the product clearly as 'guar gum powder' for customs
• Have a lab report confirming the absence of additives to avoid Chapter 21 classification