Split Guar Seeds from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
Import Tips
• 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