Guar Gum Powder from Japan
Guar gum powder is a galactomannan polysaccharide extracted from guar beans (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba). It is used as a thickener in food, hydraulic fracturing, and textile processing. As a natural polymer in primary powder form, it falls under tariff item 3913.90.00.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the guar gum is not chemically modified, as modified versions may be classified differently
• Provide documentation of the extraction process and purity
• Note that food-grade guar gum may require CFIA approval for food use