Pharmaceutical Grade Guar Gum from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, 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