Dried Pinto Beans from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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