Dried Pinto Beans from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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