Frozen Minced Pinto Beans from China
Frozen pinto beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) that are shelled, briefly boiled, and minced into fine particles for refried bean preparations. Under HTS 0710.22.40.90 as other reduced-size frozen Phaseolus beans, suitable for further cooking. Remains uncooked beyond initial boiling per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure mincing qualifies as 'reduced in size' (not pureed); include steaming/boiling records
• Pitfall: Overlooking organic certification if labeled as such per statistical notes