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Guar Gum Powder from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

Import Tips

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