Dried Black Turtle Beans from China
Dried black turtle beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are small, shiny black beans shelled and dried, commonly used in Latin American cuisine for soups and stews. They fall under HTS 0713.39.2110 as black beans entered for consumption during May 1 to August 31, when fresh bean supply is low. These beans are not skinned or split and remain in their natural dried form.
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 entry date falls between May 1 and August 31 to qualify under this seasonal quota; otherwise, use 0713.39.2120
• Provide certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate to confirm dried, shelled status and freedom from pests
• Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as organic without General Statistical Note 6 certification