Hydraulic Fracturing Guar Gum from Canada
Guar gum for hydraulic fracturing (fracking) is a high-viscosity extract from guar seeds, essential for suspending proppants in oil and gas extraction. It qualifies under HTS 1302.32.0020 as a guar-derived thickener, unmodified and not a prepared chemical or medicament. Its natural gelling ability suits extreme downhole conditions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide specs on viscosity and hydration rate; customs may require proof it's unmodified to avoid 3913
• Label clearly for energy sector use to prevent food import regulations applying erroneously