Dried Cranberry Beans from China
Shelled dried cranberry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) with red-streaked cream pods, ideal for Italian dishes. Classified in HTS 0713.39.21.70 as other beans entered for summer consumption, fitting dried, shelled leguminous vegetables criteria. Not processed beyond drying for preservation.
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
• Test for aflatoxin levels per FDA guidelines, as dried beans are susceptible
• Use heat-treated wooden pallets to comply with ISPM 15 for container shipments
• Provide detailed invoice descriptions specifying 'shelled, not skinned or split'