1302.32.00.20/Hydraulic Fracturing Guar Gum/Japan

Hydraulic Fracturing Guar Gum from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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