Certified Organic Pinto Beans from Japan
Fresh or chilled pinto beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), certified organic, available shelled or unshelled for fresh market use. Classified under HTS 0708.20.90.40 due to their Phaseolus species and organic certification status. These beans feature the characteristic speckled pattern and are harvested at peak freshness.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify supplier's organic certification aligns with US standards to avoid CBP scrutiny and potential reclassification
• Maintain cold chain documentation for chilled beans to prove they remain fresh and not preserved
• Watch for misdeclaration as dried; inspect moisture content to stay in fresh/chilled category