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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ground into powder for gum extraction
Ground guar seeds processed into guar gum powder fall under hop cones, lupulin, and other vegetable products used in food preparations.
If imported fresh or insufficiently dried
Fresh or undried guar seeds are classified as dried leguminous vegetables not elsewhere specified, outside the shelled dried category.
If sold as unprocessed forage crop seeds
Guar seeds used primarily as animal fodder rather than for human consumption or gum enter under vegetable products used in animal feeding.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify seed purity and moisture content below 10% to meet phytosanitary standards for dried leguminous vegetables
• Provide certificates of origin from India or Pakistan, primary exporters, to qualify for preferential tariff rates
• Avoid misclassification as fresh seeds (0713.32) by ensuring complete drying and shelling documentation
Related Products under HTS 0713.90.50.00
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.
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.