Dried Chickpea Seeds for Sowing

Premium dried chickpea (Cicer arietinum) seeds, shelled and prepared for sowing in field crop production. As dried leguminous vegetables specifically for agricultural planting, they fit HTS 0713.90.11.00, excluding those for direct consumption. Drying ensures long-term storage while maintaining germination potential.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0713.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed for direct food use, skinned or split

Dried chickpeas intended as kabuli or desi type for consumption shift to food subheadings in 0713.20.

1209.30.00Same rate: 35%

If for non-leguminous or unprocessed field seeds

Seeds not meeting dried vegetable criteria may fall under Chapter 12 legume seeds.

0713.90Same rate: 35%

If heat-treated or otherwise rendered non-viable

Non-germinable dried legumes are excluded from sowing category and classified as other.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include official seed analysis reports for purity, germination percentage, and disease-free status as required by importing countries

• Avoid bulk packaging without varietal labeling, which can lead to customs holds for agricultural inspection

• Check for organic certification if applicable, referencing General Statistical Note 6 for approved standards