Dried Black Turtle Beans from Japan
Dried black turtle beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are small, shiny black beans shelled and dried for storage and cooking. They classify under HTS 0713.39.4110 as dried leguminous vegetables of the Phaseolus spp., specifically black beans entered for consumption outside the standard quota period. These beans are not skinned or split and remain in their natural dried state.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify entry timing against quota periods to avoid misclassification into lower-duty codes; document harvest and import dates
• Ensure beans are fully dried (moisture <14%) and free from sprouting to meet 'dried' criteria under Chapter 7
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to comply with USDA import regulations for legumes