Dried Black Turtle Bean Seeds for Sowing from China
Dried seeds of black turtle beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) specifically selected and packaged for planting in agricultural fields. These shelled seeds fall under HTS 0713.39.11.90 as they are dried leguminous vegetables of the Phaseolus species, intended for sowing rather than human consumption. They are not skinned or split, preserving their viability for germination.
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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming seed viability and freedom from pests/quarantine organisms
• Declare as 'seeds for sowing' with germination test results to prevent reclassification as food products
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient labeling of variety and purity percentage, which can delay customs clearance