Dried Black Turtle Beans from China

Dried black turtle beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are small, shiny black beans shelled and dried, commonly used in Latin American cuisine for soups and stews. They fall under HTS 0713.39.4170 as dried leguminous vegetables of Phaseolus spp., entered for consumption outside the standard quota period. These beans are not skinned or split and remain in their natural dried form.

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

Verify entry timing against USDA quota periods for dried beans to avoid misclassification into quota-limited subheadings

Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates to confirm pest-free status and compliance with FDA food safety standards

Label packages with country of origin, lot number, and net weight; watch for common pitfalls like moisture content exceeding 14% which may trigger rejection