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Mexican Light Red Kidney Beans

Dried light red kidney beans sourced from Mexico, shelled Phaseolus vulgaris variety entered off-quota under HTS 0713.33.4050. Popular in Latin American cuisine, imported year-round outside protected periods.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin Country	MFN Rate	Ch.99 Surcharges	Total Effective Rate
🇨🇳China	Free	+37.5%	37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇨🇦Canada	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇩🇪Germany	Free	+10.0%	10%
🇯🇵Japan	Free	+12.5%	12.5%

PGA flags (3)Show detailsFD4FDARequiredAM7USDA AMSMay be requiredAQ1USDA APHISMay be required

FD4
FDA · Required
Food and Drug Administration
FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)
Licenses & permits (3)
FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source
AM7
USDA AMS · May be required
USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required
Licenses & permits (2)
NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source
AQ1
USDA APHIS · May be required
USDA/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
APHIS data may be required
Licenses & permits (4)
APHIS PPQ import permit via eFile for regulated plants, plant products, plant pests or soil; check ACIR for conditions source
Fresh fruits and vegetables imported under an APHIS permit and its conditions (7 CFR 319.56-3) source
APHIS VS import permit (VS 16-3 application in eFile) for regulated animal products, organisms and vectors source
Live animals and germplasm: APHIS VS import requirements and permit by species source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

Alternative Classifications

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

0713.33.20Same rate: 37.5%

If Mexican origin during quota

Country-neutral quota based on timing, not origin.

0710.80.70Higher: 48.8% vs 37.5%

If frozen rather than dried

Preservation method (frozen) moves to Chapter 71 frozen vegetables.

1201.90.00Same rate: 37.5%

If certified seed stock

Intended for planting excludes edible dried vegetable classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Leverage USMCA for potential duty reductions if qualifying, but quota still applies

• Include origin certificate to distinguish from quota-origin countries

• Test for fumigation residues common in Mexican exports

Related Products under HTS 0713.33.40.50

Light Red Kidney Beans

Dried shelled light red kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) harvested outside the standard quota period for direct consumption. These beans are light red in color, commonly used in soups, stews, and chili, classified under HTS 0713.33.4050 due to their variety, color, and entry timing outside the protected seasonal quota.

Organic Light Red Kidney Beans

Certified organic dried light red kidney beans, shelled and unsuitable for immediate consumption without cooking. Classified in HTS 0713.33.4050 for off-quota entry of this specific Phaseolus vulgaris variety, meeting USDA organic standards per General Statistical Note 6.