Bulk Pinto Beans for Canning from China
Dried whole pinto beans imported in bulk for further processing into canned goods, entered under HTS 0713.39.21.50 during the May-August window. These unprepared, shelled beans of Phaseolus vulgaris are unsuitable for immediate eating. Seasonal classification applies regardless of end-use.
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
• File FDA Prior Notice for legumes; specify canning end-use to prevent food facility registration issues
• Use bulk totes over 50kg to qualify as non-retail; retail packs may trigger different duty treatment
• Monitor absolute quota (if applicable); over-quota enters at higher general rate—check USDA updates