Dried Navy Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) from China
Small white dried navy beans, shelled from Phaseolus vulgaris pods, ideal for baked beans and soups. HTS 0713.39.21 covers these during the May 1-August 31 consumption period to manage seasonal imports. They remain unsuitable for immediate eating due to drying process.
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
• Include lab tests for purity (no foreign matter >1%) to avoid reclassification or penalties
• Use Incoterms that clarify responsibility for seasonal quota allocation
• Monitor USDA quota updates as they directly impact availability under this code