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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.40Lower: 17.5% vs 20%

If prepared as fracturing fluid additive with biocides

Chemical preparations for oilfield use containing gums are in 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify end-use in import docs (e.g

• 'for oilfield fracturing') to guide Customs valuation

• Certify low insoluble fiber content to avoid rejection for purity issues

• Segregate from food-grade shipments to prevent cross-contamination claims

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