Heirloom Cranberry Bean Variety Seeds from China
Rare heirloom cranberry bean seeds (e.g., 'Cranberry Shellout' variety), dried, shelled, and treated for high germination, sold to gardeners and farmers for sowing. HTS 0713.39.1110 covers these as specific cranberry bean seeds for planting from Phaseolus spp. They preserve genetic diversity for heritage farming.
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
• Include variety name and origin details in import documentation; endangered or protected varieties may need additional permits
• Test for seed-borne diseases; U.S
• APHIS may inspect for pathogens common to Phaseolus imports
• Package in moisture-proof containers to maintain viability during transit, avoiding claims of deterioration