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.
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 non-organic or uncertified
Mixtures or uncertified dried leguminous vegetables fall under the residual 'other' provision.
If imported as vegetable seeds for sowing
Guar seeds for planting rather than consumption are classified as leguminous vegetable seeds.
If provisionally preserved in brine
Chapter note places brine-preserved vegetables unsuitable for immediate consumption in heading 0711.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Attach USDA or equivalent organic certification referencing General Statistical Note 6 for duty eligibility
• Segregate organic shipments from conventional to avoid cross-contamination claims at entry
• Test for prohibited residues; non-compliance leads to denial under organic import regulations
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.
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.