Guar Gum Industrial Grade from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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