Dried Black Turtle Beans from China
Shelled and dried black turtle beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are small, black-skinned beans commonly used in Latin American cuisine for soups and stews. They fall under HTS 0713.39.41 as dried leguminous vegetables of the Phaseolus species, entered for consumption outside the quota period. These beans are not skinned or split, preserving their whole form for cooking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify entry timing against USDA quota periods to avoid misclassification into lower-duty codes
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming freedom from pests like bruchid beetles
• Label packages with country of origin and lot numbers to facilitate traceability