Guar Gum Food Grade
High-viscosity guar gum extracted from guar seeds, serving as a thickener in gluten-free baking and hydration products. Classified under HTS 1302.32.00 for unmodified mucilages from guar seeds. Widely used in sauces, dressings, and plant-based milks.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If enzymatically modified for fast hydration
Enzyme-treated guar gums are considered modified under 3503, changing from natural extract status.
If formulated as a prepared binder for industrial adhesives
Preparations with gums for non-food uses like glues fall under chemical preparations in 3824.
If from different vegetable sap like aloe
Other vegetable extracts not specified to locust/guar go to 1302.19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain supplier declaration of botanical origin (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) to confirm HTS eligibility
• Test for viscosity and galactomannan content (>75%) as proof it's unmodified guar gum
• Avoid packaging as finished food product to prevent reclassification under Chapter 21
Related Products under HTS 1302.32.00
Locust Bean Gum Powder
A natural thickener derived from locust bean seeds, used primarily in food manufacturing for its gelling and stabilizing properties. It falls under HTS 1302.32.00 as a mucilage and thickener unmodified from locust beans. Commonly applied in ice cream, dairy products, and sauces to improve texture.
Locust Bean Gum E415
EU-approved food additive E415, a purified extract from carob seeds (locust beans), used for syneresis control in yogurt. HTS 1302.32.00 covers this unmodified thickener derived from locust bean seeds. Ideal for dairy and confectionery stabilization.
Guar Gum Industrial Grade
Coarser guar seed extract for non-food thickening in textiles, paper, and explosives. Falls under HTS 1302.32.00 as an unmodified mucilage from guar seeds. Provides viscosity in hydraulic fracturing fluids and printing pastes.
Carob Gum High Mesh
Fine-milled locust bean gum (carob gum) from locust bean seeds for premium ice cream applications. HTS 1302.32.00 applies to this vegetable-derived thickener. Known for superior elasticity in gelled desserts.
Guar Seed Mucilage Extract
Raw mucilage powder directly extracted from guar seeds, used in pet food and animal feed thickeners. Classified in HTS 1302.32.00 for guar-derived thickeners. Provides binding in extruded kibble.
Locust Bean Seed Thickener
Unmodified thickener from locust bean seeds for cosmetics and personal care emulsions. HTS 1302.32.00 covers this natural gum. Used in lotions for smooth texture.