Dried Black Bean Seeds for Sowing from Mexico
Dried seeds of black beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) specifically packaged and certified for planting purposes. These fall under HTS 0713.39.11 as shelled, dried leguminous vegetable seeds of the Phaseolus species intended for sowing, not for human consumption.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming seed viability and freedom from pests to comply with USDA APHIS regulations
• Verify germination rates and purity standards as per international seed trade conventions to avoid reclassification
• Label packages clearly as 'for sowing only' to prevent confusion with edible dried beans under other subheadings