U.S. imports of Mucilages and Thickeners from Locust Bean or Guar Seed (HS 130232) totaled $14.4M in August 2026, imported from 18 countries.
Importers of Mucilages and Thickeners from Locust Bean or Guar Seed paid $1.5M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.23% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGuar gum and locust bean gum (carob gum) are plant-derived polysaccharides that serve as high-performance thickeners and stabilizers in food processing, hydraulic fracturing fluids, paper manufacturing, and textile sizing. The US schedule distinguishes guar-seed-derived products (1302320020) from locust-bean-derived products (1302320040), a split that matters for end-use specification and supplier sourcing. India dominates guar gum supply globally, and its position as the leading US source reflects the concentration of Cyamopsis tetragonoloba cultivation in Rajasthan. Importers should confirm whether the product is native or chemically modified, as modified derivatives may classify differently outside this heading.
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201 import shipments a month
Heading 130232 covers mucilages and thickeners whether or not modified, but heavily derivatized products — such as hydroxypropyl guar or carboxymethyl locust bean gum — may be reclassified under Chapter 35 or Chapter 39 depending on the degree of chemical transformation and the resulting properties. Importers of modified grades should obtain a binding ruling or consult a licensed customs broker before entry.
No. Guar gum destined for hydraulic fracturing or industrial use is not subject to FDA food-additive review. However, the HTS classification is the same regardless of end use, so the commercial invoice and entry documentation should clearly state the intended industrial application to avoid unnecessary FDA examination at the port of entry.
Subheading 3 of 9 in heading 1302
Subheading 130232 · $14.4M of $115.2M
ImportsExports
Imports
$14.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $154.0M of Mucilages and Thickeners from Locust Bean or Guar Seed and exported $59.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1302320020 | Mucilage & Thickener W/N Modified, From Guar Seed | $11.3M | 10.40% | 94.51% | $1.2M |
| 1302320040 | Mucilage & Thickner W/Nt Modified, From Locust Bean | $3.1M | 9.62% | 100.00% | $298K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1302320000 | Mucilages/Thicknrs Frm Locust Bean/Seed, Guar Seed | $6.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
India and Italy together supply 73% of it. China pays 20.0% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
4.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.23% of imports for consumption.