Dark Red Kidney Bean Seeds for Sowing

Dried, shelled seeds of Phaseolus vulgaris variety dark red kidney beans, specifically selected and treated for use as sowing seeds. They fall under HTS 0713.33.1040 as kidney beans of a kind used for sowing, distinct from those intended for direct consumption.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0713.33.20Same rate: 35%

If intended for human consumption rather than sowing

Edible dried kidney beans shift to the consumption subheading, excluding sowing-specific provisions.

1201.90.00Same rate: 35%

If certified as untreated seeds of leguminous plants

Raw, unshelled or minimally processed sowing seeds may classify under Chapter 12 for raw vegetable seeds.

0713.10.40.20Same rate: 35%

If classified as pea beans instead of kidney variety

White pea beans (a Phaseolus vulgaris subtype) have separate statistical reporting, altering the subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming seed viability and freedom from pests/quarantine diseases

Provide proof of sowing intent, such as buyer contracts or labels indicating 'for planting only', to avoid reclassification as food

Verify varietal purity through lab testing to meet agricultural import standards and prevent germination rate disputes