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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If intended for human consumption rather than sowing
Edible dried kidney beans shift to the consumption subheading, excluding sowing-specific provisions.
If certified as untreated seeds of leguminous plants
Raw, unshelled or minimally processed sowing seeds may classify under Chapter 12 for raw vegetable seeds.
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
Related Products under HTS 0713.33.10.40
White Pea Bean Sowing Seeds
Shelled, dried white pea beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), high-germination variety packaged for agricultural sowing. Classified under HTS 0713.33.1040 due to their kidney bean lineage and designation for seed planting purposes.
Light Red Kidney Bean Planting Seeds
Dried, shelled light red kidney bean seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) bred for high yield, intended exclusively for sowing in field crops. HTS 0713.33.1040 applies to these as 'other' kidney bean sowing seeds.
Organic Certified Kidney Bean Sowing Seeds
Certified organic dried kidney bean seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris), shelled and untreated except for natural drying, for organic farm sowing. Falls under HTS 0713.33.1040 as sowing seeds per statistical notes on organic standards.
Black Kidney Bean Variety Sowing Seeds
Shelled, dried black kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris heirloom variety) packaged for sowing in home gardens or farms. Classified in HTS 0713.33.1040 as 'other' kidney bean seeds for planting.