Pharmaceutical Grade Guar Gum from Canada
Pharmaceutical-grade guar gum is a purified extract from guar seeds used as a binder in tablets and controlled-release drug formulations. Classified in HTS 1302.32.0020 as a vegetable mucilage thickener, it avoids medicament status under 3003 by being sold as raw material. Its hypoallergenic properties suit medical applications.
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
• Include USP/NF certificates; distinguish from finished drugs to stay out of Chapter 30
• Test for heavy metals and pathogens per pharmacopeia standards before import declaration