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Guar Gum Derivative Powder from Japan

Hydroxypropyl guar, a modified form of guar gum natural polymer, in primary powder for fracturing fluids in oilfield applications. Classified as other modified natural polymers under HTS 3913.90.5000.

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

Include monomer predominance analysis per Chapter 39 notes; comply with EPA regs for industrial chemicals; label clearly as primary form, not finished fluid