Guar Gum Industrial Grade from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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