1302.39.00.90/Guar Gum Powder/Mexico

Guar Gum Powder from Mexico

Guar gum powder is a natural thickener derived from the endosperm of guar beans (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba), processed into a fine powder used in food, cosmetics, and industrial applications. It falls under HTS 1302.39.00.90 as a mucilage and thickener from vegetable products, not modified beyond basic extraction and milling. This classification covers its role as a hydrophilic colloid providing viscosity without being a pectin or agar-agar.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

13.2%

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

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Import Tips

• Verify purity and botanical origin documentation to confirm vegetable derivation and avoid misclassification as a modified starch

• Ensure compliance with FDA food additive regulations if for consumable use, including Certificates of Analysis for viscosity specs

• Watch for contamination risks; common pitfall is exceeding moisture limits leading to mold during transit