Pinto Beans in 50lb Bags from Japan
Dried whole pinto beans packaged in 50lb poly bags for foodservice, entered under HTS 0713.39.21.50 during May-August. Shelled Phaseolus spp. beans for rehydration cooking. Packaging doesn't affect base vegetable classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use food-grade bags with proper venting; CBP rejects contaminated bulk packaging
• Net weight declaration per bag mandatory; tolerance ±2% or face penalties
• For foodservice end-use, include buyer letters if audited for retail vs commercial