Industrial Xanthan Gum for Oil Drilling from Japan
High-viscosity xanthan gum in primary powder form for use in oilfield drilling fluids as a rheology modifier. Falls under HTS 3913.90.20.15 as a xanthan gum polysaccharide derivative not elsewhere specified. Provides suspension properties in harsh downhole conditions.
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
• Provide technical data sheets showing shear-thinning properties; comply with EPA regulations for drilling additives; use moisture-proof bags for transoceanic shipping