Dried Pinto Beans from China

Shelled dried pinto beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), beige with brown speckles, popular in refried beans and chili. Falls under HTS 0713.39.21.70 for other dried beans entered May-August, as they are shelled leguminous vegetables not otherwise specified. Suitable for immediate cooking after rehydration.

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

Conduct moisture content testing (<14%) to comply with USDA standards for dried beans preventing mold issues

Use ISF filing at least 24 hours prior to loading for smooth CBP clearance on bulk legume shipments

Avoid misdeclaration as split beans, which would shift to 0713.39.50 subheadings