Hydraulic Fracturing Guar Gum from China
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 — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%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)
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