Guar Gum Powder from Japan
Guar gum powder is a fine, off-white powder extracted from the endosperm of guar seeds (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), primarily used as a thickener and stabilizer in food products. It falls under HTS 1302.32.0020 as a mucilage and thickener derived from guar seeds, unmodified for general industrial applications. This classification applies to the pure extract without added sugars or other exclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity and ensure the product is unmodified guar extract without sucrose exceeding 10% to avoid reclassification under heading 1704
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming botanical origin from guar seeds and compliance with FDA food-grade standards if for consumables