Hydraulic Fracturing Guar Gum from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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