Dried Pinto Beans (Whole) from China
Whole dried pinto beans from Phaseolus vulgaris, shelled and unprepared for immediate consumption, classified under HTS 0713.39.21.50 when entered for consumption between May 1 and August 31. These beans are typically used for cooking after rehydration and are not treated for provisional preservation. They fall under this code due to their specific seasonal entry period and pinto variety.
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 within May 1 to August 31 to qualify for this tariff line; off-season uses 0713.33.2000
• Provide phytosanitary certificate confirming freedom from pests like bruchid beetles, common in legume imports
• Label packages with varietal name 'pinto' and net weight; avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as black beans