Guar Seed Kernels
Dried kernels extracted from shelled guar seeds, minimally processed for industrial gum yield. HTS 0713.90.5000 includes such forms as 'guar seeds' within dried, shelled leguminous vegetables.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If flour-milled
Guar kernels ground into flour shift to flour and meal of dry beans in Chapter 11.
If other shelled dried lentils
Similar processing on lentils uses distinct statistical suffixes under the same heading.
If containing guar gum extract
Seeds with extracted mucilage are treated as other vegetable saps and extracts.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use ISPM-15 certified wooden pallets for bulk shipments to comply with international phytosanitary rules
• Specify kernel size and purity percentage (e.g
• 99%) on invoices for accurate valuation
• Beware of dust contamination; include cleaning method descriptions to affirm dried status
Related Products under HTS 0713.90.50.00
Whole Guar Seeds
Dried, shelled guar seeds (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) harvested from the guar plant, left whole without splitting or skinning. Classified under HTS 0713.90.5000 as dried leguminous vegetables, shelled, specifically guar seeds, intended for processing into guar gum.
Split Guar Seeds
Dried guar seeds that have been shelled and split into halves, facilitating easier processing into guar gum. Falls under HTS 0713.90.5000 as 'other' dried, shelled leguminous vegetables specifically denoted for guar seeds.
Skinned Guar Seeds
Dried, shelled guar seeds with the outer skin removed for higher purity in gum production. HTS 0713.90.5000 covers such processed guar seeds as dried leguminous vegetables, whether or not skinned.
Organic Guar Seeds
Certified organic dried, shelled guar seeds grown without synthetic pesticides, suitable for natural food additives. Classified in HTS 0713.90.5000 per statistical notes on certified organic standards for leguminous vegetables.