Guar Gum Industrial Grade from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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