Dried Navy Bean Seeds for Sowing from China
Dried, shelled navy bean seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) selected for high germination rates and sold for planting purposes. This HTS 0713.39.11.90 covers other dried beans of Phaseolus spp. designated as seeds for sowing, distinguishing them from culinary dried beans. They remain whole and untreated for viability.
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
• Verify compliance with USDA or equivalent seed import standards, including varietal purity declarations
• Use tamper-evident packaging to maintain seed integrity during transit and satisfy inspection requirements
• Beware of reclassification if lots include mixed food-grade seeds; segregate sowing-specific inventory