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.
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 further milled into flour
Milled guar seed flour is classified as flour of leguminous vegetables, shifting from whole dried seeds.
If peas or baby lima beans instead
Other shelled dried legumes like peas fall under separate statistical suffixes within the same heading.
If dried and crushed like certain peppers
Chapter note excludes crushed Capsicum or Pimenta from Chapter 7, but analogous processing could redirect similar leguminous products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lab analysis confirming split seeds are free from contaminants like aflatoxins common in legumes
• Label packages with lot numbers and harvest dates to trace back for quality control during customs inspection
• Confirm shelling process details to distinguish from unshelled varieties under different subheadings
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.
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.
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.