Dried Pinto Beans from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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