Dried Whole Chickpeas from Mexico
Shelled dried whole chickpeas (garbanzo beans, Cicer arietinum) are leguminous vegetables dried for hummus and curries. HTS 0713.90.81.00 applies to such entries outside quota periods. They are provisionally preserved solely by drying, per Chapter Note to 0711.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Test for aflatoxin levels; exceedances lead to FDA detention without prior notice
• Use vacuum-sealed bags to prevent moisture reabsorption and mold growth
• Differentiate kabuli vs desi varieties in documentation for accurate reporting