Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds
Vegetable saps and extracts; pectic substances, pectinates and pectates; agar-agar and other mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products: > Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products: > Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Subheadings
Products classified under HTS 1302.32.00
Locust Bean Gum Powder
A natural thickener derived from locust bean seeds, used primarily in food manufacturing for its gelling and stabilizing properties. It falls under HTS 1302.32.00 as a mucilage and thickener unmodified from locust beans. Commonly applied in ice cream, dairy products, and sauces to improve texture.
Guar Gum Food Grade
High-viscosity guar gum extracted from guar seeds, serving as a thickener in gluten-free baking and hydration products. Classified under HTS 1302.32.00 for unmodified mucilages from guar seeds. Widely used in sauces, dressings, and plant-based milks.
Locust Bean Gum E415
EU-approved food additive E415, a purified extract from carob seeds (locust beans), used for syneresis control in yogurt. HTS 1302.32.00 covers this unmodified thickener derived from locust bean seeds. Ideal for dairy and confectionery stabilization.
Guar Gum Industrial Grade
Coarser guar seed extract for non-food thickening in textiles, paper, and explosives. Falls under HTS 1302.32.00 as an unmodified mucilage from guar seeds. Provides viscosity in hydraulic fracturing fluids and printing pastes.
Carob Gum High Mesh
Fine-milled locust bean gum (carob gum) from locust bean seeds for premium ice cream applications. HTS 1302.32.00 applies to this vegetable-derived thickener. Known for superior elasticity in gelled desserts.
Guar Seed Mucilage Extract
Raw mucilage powder directly extracted from guar seeds, used in pet food and animal feed thickeners. Classified in HTS 1302.32.00 for guar-derived thickeners. Provides binding in extruded kibble.
Locust Bean Seed Thickener
Unmodified thickener from locust bean seeds for cosmetics and personal care emulsions. HTS 1302.32.00 covers this natural gum. Used in lotions for smooth texture.
Fast Hydrating Guar Gum
Specially milled guar gum from guar seeds for rapid dispersion in cold water applications. Still unmodified, thus HTS 1302.32.00. Used in instant puddings and beverages.
Organic Locust Bean Gum
Certified organic thickener from locust beans, unmodified for clean-label foods. HTS 1302.32.00 for locust bean-derived mucilages. Preferred in natural ice creams.
Guar Gum for Hyd fracturing
High-concentration guar extract from seeds for oilfield hydraulic fracturing fluids. HTS 1302.32.00 as guar seed mucilage. Essential viscosifier in fracking operations.
Refined Carob Bean Gum
Highly refined locust bean gum for pharmaceutical suspensions. Unmodified per chapter notes, HTS 1302.32.00. Provides mouthfeel in syrups.
Guar Flour Thickener
Finely ground guar seed flour acting as natural thickener for bakery glazes. HTS 1302.32.00 for guar-derived products. Gluten-free alternative.
Locust Bean Gum 200 Mesh
200 mesh locust bean seed gum for smooth beverage emulsions. Unmodified thickener under HTS 1302.32.00. Prevents protein separation.
Premium Guar Gum HV
High viscosity guar seed mucilage for hydraulic applications and foods. HTS 1302.32.00 classification. Versatile industrial thickener.
Dehydrated Locust Gum Extract
Spray-dried extract from locust beans for convenience in dry mixes. Still unmodified, HTS 1302.32.00. Used in soup bases.