Textile Printing Guar Thickener from China
Guar thickener for textile printing is derived from guar seeds to create stable pastes for dye application on fabrics. Under HTS 1302.32.0020, it's a vegetable mucilage not qualifying as a dyeing extract under 3203. It ensures even color distribution without bleeding.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify non-coloring function in docs to prevent 3203 reclassification
• Ensure viscosity specs match industrial textile use for proper valuation