0713.90.50.00 - Guar seeds 🖩

This HTS category, 0713.90.50.00, specifically classifies "Guar seeds." These seeds are a type of dried leguminous vegetable that has been shelled. They are further categorized as "other" within the broader "other" heading for dried leguminous vegetables, indicating they do not fit into more specific subgroups like lentils, chickpeas, or beans. Guar seeds are primarily used for their galactomannan gum content, which is extracted for use as a thickening, stabilizing, and binding agent in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, and oil and gas.

Within the "Other" heading at this level (0713.90), this specific subheading for guar seeds distinguishes itself by its precise identification of the commodity. While there might be other less common dried leguminous seeds that could fall under a general "other" category at a higher level, 0713.90.50.00 provides a definitive place for guar seeds, ensuring accurate customs reporting and duty assessment. The distinction lies in the specific botanical origin and the primary industrial application of guar seeds compared to other potential dried leguminous vegetables that might not have such specialized uses.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 0713.90.50.00. The classification is final at this point, meaning that once a product is identified as guar seeds that are dried, shelled, and leguminous, it should be classified here, assuming it meets all the preceding criteria within Chapter 7 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule. This specificity is crucial for customs authorities to manage trade flows and apply appropriate regulations and tariffs consistently.