Guar Gum Powder
Guar gum, extracted from guar beans, is a galactomannan polysaccharide used as a natural thickener in hydraulic fracturing and food. Classified in HTS 3913.90.20 as a natural polysaccharide derivative in primary powder form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as crude guar seed extract
Mucilages from seeds like guar in crude form are 1302.32, prior to purification.
If highly modified for starch-like properties
Chemically modified guar resembling prepared starches shifts to heading 3505.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Galactomannan content analysis confirms polysaccharide status
• Differentiate native vs derivatized grades in entry docs
• Bulk shipments for industrial use must specify primary form to avoid 3505
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