Guar Gum Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
5.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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