Dried Pinto Beans from China
Whole, shelled dried pinto beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) classified under HTS 0713.33.40.90 for entries outside quota periods. These speckled kidney-type beans are staples for refried beans in Mexican cuisine. Not skinned or split, requiring cooking from dry state.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Screen for mycotoxins like ochratoxin A, mandatory for pulses entering U.S. food chain
• Maintain chain of custody records from farm to port for traceability audits
• Beware seasonal quotas; mis-timing entry leads to higher duties or rejection