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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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