GUIDE TO IMPORTING DRIED MUNG BEANS / RED BEANS INTO VIETNAM
The main compliance risk is locking the HS code from the trade name “mung bean/red bean” before confirming botanical species, intended use and processing level. A classification error can cascade into wrong duty, C/O treatment and plant-quarantine/food-safety dossiers.
This E2E map follows: product identification → HS branching → duty/C/O → plant quarantine & food-safety control → dossier → legal matrix → timeline → customs clearance → post-clearance obligations.
Operational reference for import-export enterprises · Updated through 10 Sep 2026.
1. QUICK SUMMARY & SCOPE
Scope: dried mung beans and small red Adzuki beans for food/ingredient use, not seeds for sowing.
Mung bean 0713.31.90; Adzuki 0713.32.90. Kidney bean may move to 0713.33.
The relevant “other” dried bean lines in Appendix II of Circular 01/2024 are marked for plant quarantine and food-safety inspection before clearance.
After clearance, review original/supplementary labeling, bulk/retail status and retain specialized-control records by shipment.
Reference: 15% for 0713.31.90 and 20% for 0713.32.90; import VAT may be non-taxable if only ordinarily processed.
Confirm Vigna radiata/Vigna mungo, Vigna/Phaseolus angularis or Phaseolus vulgaris before calculating tax and preparing specialized dossiers.
2. TERMS & WHY THE PROCEDURE MATTERS
Inspection of imported plant material to control quarantine pests and applicable phytosanitary conditions.
State food-safety inspection for imported food under the mechanism and inspection method applicable at the time.
Pest-risk analysis. For dried beans imported for food, PRA is not automatically required; PRA/import plant-quarantine permit review is triggered only when the actual goods fall within Article 2 of Circular 14/2024/TT-BNNPTNT, notably planting/propagation material.
Origin document; generally not a condition to import, but required when claiming a preferential FTA tariff.
3. DETAILED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION & IDENTIFICATION
The objective is to establish the true nature of the goods before applying legal rules. Key data: botanical name, dried state, processing level, food versus sowing purpose, packaging and origin.
DETAILED PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION TABLE
| Product group/situation | Signs to verify | Example type/function | Evidence | Possible policy | Documents to cross-check | Application note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dried mung beans for food | Vigna radiata or Vigna mungo; dried; not for sowing | Whole/split, hulled/unhulled; bulk or retail | Spec/COA, botanical name, photos, label | HS 0713.31.90; plant quarantine; food-safety inspection | Invoice, Packing List, B/L/AWB, phytosanitary certificate, food-safety file, C/O if used | Do not use the .10 seed line for food use. |
| Dried small red Adzuki beans | Vigna angularis/Phaseolus angularis; small red beans; not for sowing | Dried Adzuki bean | Spec/COA, botanical name, size/color photos | HS 0713.32.90; plant quarantine; food-safety inspection | Commercial + PQ/food-safety + C/O if any | “Red bean” alone is insufficient. |
| Red kidney bean | Phaseolus vulgaris; larger kidney-shaped bean | Red kidney bean | Botanical name, spec, photos | May move to 0713.33; PQ/food safety still needs review | Same core file | Do not use 0713.32.90 merely because the bean is red. |
| Seed for sowing | Sowing purpose, germination/seed documentation | Seed lot | Seed certificate, seed spec, contract | Seed .10 branch; seed/planting-material regulation + plant quarantine; PRA/import plant-quarantine permit may be triggered because planting material is included in the PRA list. | Seed + PQ + import file | Outside the food-use conclusion of this article. |
| Roasted/flavored/flour/deep processing | Roasting, seasoning, milling, added ingredients | Bean snack, bean flour | Formula, process flow, ingredient label | HS Chapter may change; food-safety/declaration/label rules may change | Processed-food dossier | Reclassify from the beginning; do not default to 07.13. |
4. HS CODE – TAX – C/O
The HS codes below are reference branches for dried food/ingredient goods within this scope. Duty and FTA comparison comes only after excluding seed, kidney-bean and deep-processing branches.
Main branching depends on botanical species and whether the goods are for sowing.
Species, processing level and intended use are the locking data.
0713.31.90 reference MFN 15%; 0713.32.90 reference MFN 20%. The ordinary import rate should be checked against the schedule in force on the declaration date.
Where plant products are unprocessed or only ordinarily processed under current VAT law.
Compare by actual origin; use the specific origin rule and evidence of each FTA.
Lock species, description, use, origin and processing status before customs transmission.
PROPOSED HS – TAX – C/O TABLE
| Reference HS | Suitable description/group | Classification basis | Condition | Ordinary import duty | MFN duty | VAT | C/O/FTA to review | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0713.31.90 | Vigna mungo/Vigna radiata beans – other | Heading 07.13 + correct species | Dried mung bean, not for sowing | Check the ordinary-rate schedule in force | 15% reference | Non-taxable if the statutory unprocessed/ordinary-processing conditions are met | ACFTA, ATIGA, RCEP or applicable FTA | Botanical name, spec/COA, photos/label, Invoice, C/O |
| 0713.32.90 | Small red Adzuki Phaseolus/Vigna angularis – other | Correct Adzuki species + not for sowing | Dried Adzuki for food/ingredient | Check the ordinary-rate schedule in force | 20% reference | Same condition-based treatment | ACFTA, ATIGA, RCEP or applicable FTA | Botanical name, spec/COA, photos/label, Invoice, C/O |
| 0713.31.10 | Vigna mungo/Vigna radiata – suitable for sowing | Correct species + sowing purpose | Outside the main article scope; only where records confirm seed use | Check current ordinary tariff | 0% reference MFN | Review separately under VAT rules and seed use | FTA by origin | Botanical name, seed records, plant quarantine; PRA/permit if applicable |
| 0713.32.10 | Adzuki – suitable for sowing | Correct Adzuki species + sowing purpose | Outside the main article scope; only where records confirm seed use | Check current ordinary tariff | 0% reference MFN | Review separately under VAT rules and seed use | FTA by origin | Botanical name, seed records, plant quarantine; PRA/permit if applicable |
| 0713.33.90 (competing branch) | Kidney bean Phaseolus vulgaris – other | Species confirms it is not Adzuki | Only if actual goods are kidney bean | Check current tariff | Check current tariff | Review actual processing status | FTA by origin | Botanical name, spec, photos, tariff file |
SPECIAL FTA PREFERENCE TABLE BY IMPORT ROUTE
| Route/origin | FTA | C/O/origin evidence | Special rate where supported | Conditions | Documents | Application note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | ACFTA | Form E or valid origin evidence | Check the special preferential tariff in force based on final HS + origin + declaration year | Origin rule + documentary conditions | C/O, Invoice, B/L, Packing List | Form E alone does not guarantee preference. |
| ASEAN | ATIGA | Form D or applicable origin evidence | Check the special preferential tariff in force based on final HS + origin + declaration year | ATIGA origin compliance | Origin evidence + commercial file | Check HS, description, origin criterion and issuance. |
| Eligible RCEP member | RCEP | RCEP C/O/origin evidence | Check the special preferential tariff in force based on final HS + origin + declaration year | Meet PSR/origin and documentary rules | C/O, invoice, transport | Do not mix conditions among ACFTA/ATIGA/RCEP. |
| Other route | Applicable FTA | FTA-specific form/evidence | Check the special preferential tariff in force based on final HS + origin + declaration year | Meet the relevant FTA rules | Origin + commercial file | Do not transfer one route’s rate to another. |
C/O CHECKLIST BEFORE DECLARATION
- Correct FTA form/origin evidence.
- Correct WO/RVC/CTH/CTSH criterion or product-specific rule.
- HS, description, quantity/weight and origin consistent with commercial documents.
- Review third-party invoice, transport and retroactive/electronic issuance where relevant.
- Verify reference number, date, issuer and authenticity.
5. DOCUMENT PACKAGE & PREPARATION
Use a single-source-of-data, multiple-procedures approach: product name, species, quantity, origin and description must stay consistent from supplier documents through C/O, quarantine, food-safety control and customs declaration.
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, B/L or AWB, Contract/PO if any, and C/O if claiming preference.
Spec/COA, botanical name, photos/label, Phytosanitary Certificate, plant-quarantine and food-safety files. PRA/import plant-quarantine permit documents are added only when the shipment falls within the PRA list.
Customs declaration, specialized-registration data, results/certificates, HS/tax/origin substantiation by shipment.
OPERATIONAL DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
| Document group | Required documents | Used at | Typical owner | Common error | Pre-ETA check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Invoice; Packing List; B/L/AWB; Contract/PO | Customs, value, quantity | Importer + supplier/forwarder | Only “red beans/green beans”; weight/package mismatch | Lock product name + botanical name + quantities + origin |
| HS/tax | Spec/COA; photos; botanical name; processing description; use | HS/MFN/VAT | Importer/customs team | Adzuki vs kidney; food vs seed | Verify species and process flow |
| C/O | Form E/Form D/RCEP or equivalent | Preferential tariff | Exporter + importer | HS/description mismatch; third-party invoice; late issue | Compare with Invoice/B/L/Packing |
| Plant quarantine | Phytosanitary Certificate; plant-quarantine registration; import plant-quarantine permit only where the goods are on the PRA list. | Quarantine/inspection/results | Exporter + importer | Wrong species/origin; missing valid certificate | Check Articles 1–2 of Circular 14/2024: dried food beans are quarantine objects but are not automatically PRA objects; separately review seed/propagation use. |
| Food safety | Import food-safety file under applicable inspection method | Specialized control | Importer | Treating raw commodity as processed food or vice versa | Lock processing state and intended use |
| Label/circulation | Original label; supplementary label content; manufacturer/importer data | Post-clearance circulation | Importer/brand owner | Name/origin data inconsistent | Compare label with import dossier and bulk/retail status |
6. LEGAL BASIS – SPECIALIZED POLICY MATRIX
LEGAL BASIS TO REVIEW
| Document group | Document | Issuing authority | Effect/application status | Role | Key article/appendix | Review note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant-quarantine law | Law 41/2013/QH13, amended by Law 146/2025/QH15 | National Assembly | Law 146/2025 effective 1 Jan 2026 | Core legal framework for plant quarantine | Use current provisions on import plant quarantine | Do not rely on the pre-2026 text alone. |
| Quarantine/PRA list | Circular 14/2024/TT-BNNPTNT | MARD | Effective 15 Dec 2024; in force | Defines quarantine objects and objects requiring PRA before import | Article 1: plant products include seeds; Article 2: PRA list | Dried food beans are quarantine objects, not automatically Article-2 PRA objects. |
| Plant-quarantine procedure | Circular 33/2014/TT-BNNPTNT and effective amendments | MARD | Effective from 1 Jan 2015; legal database: partially ineffective | Import/export/transit/post-import plant-quarantine procedure | Use only provisions still in force after amendments/repeals | Read the current amended/consolidated status. |
| PRA/permit – 2026 update | Circular 07/2026/TT-BNNMT | Ministry of Agriculture and Environment | Issued/effective 23 Jan 2026 | Updates import plant-quarantine permit procedure for PRA-list objects | Article 19 amends Article 9 of Circular 43/2018; 10 working days after receipt of a complete valid dossier | Do not apply this permit to all dried food beans. |
| HS specialized list | Circular 01/2024/TT-BNNPTNT | MARD | Effective 20 Mar 2024; partially ineffective | Maps HS codes to pre-clearance specialized control | Appendix II, heading 07.13 incl. 0713.31.90/0713.32.90 | Read together with amendments. |
| Amendment to HS list | Circular 18/2024/TT-BNNPTNT | MARD | Effective 13 Jan 2025; in force | Amends Circular 01/2024 | Relevant amendments to Circular 01/2024 | Review both documents when locking the list. |
| Food safety | Decree 15/2018/ND-CP | Government | Continues to apply while Decree 46/2026 is suspended | Current food-safety/product-declaration/import-control framework | Review by raw/processed status and inspection case | Do not use Decree 46/2026 as the operative basis while suspended. |
| Food safety – 2026 status | Resolution 15/2026/NQ-CP | Government | Effective 6 Apr 2026 | Suspends Decree 46/2026 and Resolution 66.13/2026 | Articles 1–2: suspension and continued application of Decree 15/2018 | Mandatory 2026 update. |
| MFN import tariff | Decree 26/2023/ND-CP and amendments | Government | Effective 15 Jul 2023; legal database: partially ineffective due to amendments | MFN import tariff schedule | Appendix II – Chapter 07; verify the exact HS line on declaration date | MFN figures must follow the final HS and current schedule. |
| VAT | Law 48/2024/QH15, amended by Law 149/2025/QH15 | National Assembly | Law 149/2025 effective 1 Jan 2026 | Determines non-taxable treatment for unprocessed/ordinarily processed agricultural products | Article 5(1) as amended | Roasted/seasoned/further-processed goods require fresh review. |
| VAT guidance | Decree 181/2025/ND-CP, amended by Decrees 359/2025/ND-CP and 144/2026/ND-CP | Government | Decree 359/2025 effective 1 Jan 2026; Decree 144/2026 effective 20 Jun 2026 | Guidance on unprocessed/ordinary-processing scope and VAT | Article 4(1) of Decree 181/2025 as amended; review plant products at import stage | Do not infer VAT from trade name alone; use the version in force on declaration date. |
| Goods labeling | Decree 43/2017/ND-CP, amended by Decree 111/2021/ND-CP | Government | Decree 43/2017: partially ineffective; Decree 111/2021: in force | Original/supplementary labels and mandatory content | Apply the amended labeling rules currently in force | Do not confuse Decree 37/2026/ND-CP: it concerns product/goods quality, not a replacement labeling decree. |
POLICY MATRIX BY GOODS SCENARIO
| Goods scenario | Documents to review | Potential policy | Authority level | Trigger |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dried mung bean Vigna radiata/V. mungo, not for sowing | Circular 14/2024 + effective parts of Circular 33/2014 + amended Circular 01/2024 + current food-safety framework | Plant quarantine + food-safety inspection + HS/tax/C/O; no automatic PRA/import permit | Plant-quarantine authority, food-safety authority and customs | 0713.31.90 + food/ingredient use |
| Dried Adzuki Vigna/Phaseolus angularis | Same framework | Plant quarantine + food-safety inspection; no automatic PRA/import permit | Same | 0713.32.90 + not for sowing |
| Actual goods are kidney bean Phaseolus vulgaris | HS/MFN schedule + amended Circular 01/2024 + Circular 14/2024 | Reclassify to 0713.33 where appropriate; continue plant-quarantine/food-safety review | Customs + specialized authorities | Botanical name/spec confirms Phaseolus vulgaris |
| Seeds/propagation material | Circular 14/2024 Article 2 + seed law + Circular 07/2026 + plant-quarantine rules | Review .10 branch; plant quarantine; PRA/import plant-quarantine permit may apply | Seed/plant-quarantine authority | Sowing purpose or propagation material on the PRA list |
| Object listed for PRA | Circular 14/2024 Article 2 + Circular 07/2026 Article 19 | PRA/import conditions and import plant-quarantine permit as applicable | Competent plant-quarantine authority | Only if the goods actually fall within the PRA list; quarantine status alone is insufficient |
| Roasted/seasoned/milled/further-processed beans | HS schedule + food-safety + labeling framework | HS, VAT, declaration/food-safety/labeling may change | Food-safety authority + customs | Processing changes the nature from dried pulses under heading 07.13 |
7. PROCESSING TIME, FEES & RISK COST
OPERATIONAL TIMELINE
| Stage | Required action | Timing/basis | Cost/risk control |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Preparation | Lock botanical name, purpose, origin and processing; branch HS and identify plant-quarantine/food-safety controls | Complete before shipment where possible; do not invent a fixed number of days | Species/HS/policy errors become harder to correct after cargo moves |
| 2. Registration/acceptance | Prepare/register plant-quarantine and food-safety files under the applicable mechanism; PRA/permit only if triggered | According to the current administrative procedure and inspection method | Incomplete/inconsistent files delay acceptance |
| 3. Inspection/review | Specialized authority reviews dossier/cargo within the applicable control scope | Depends on inspection method and dossier status | Physical inspection or clarification may be required |
| 4. Supplement/sample if any | Submit additional records, sampling/testing or quarantine treatment when required | No single fixed timeline applies to every shipment | Testing/treatment costs and storage/DEM/DET may arise |
| 5. Specialized result | Obtain the required specialized result/certificate for customs clearance | According to the relevant procedure | Delayed result extends cargo dwell time |
| 6. Customs | File declaration, handle Green/Yellow/Red channel, reconcile specialized results and tax obligations | Depends on channel and dossier consistency | HS/C/O/description issues may trigger additional review or physical inspection |
| 7. Post-clearance | Complete labeling/market circulation, retain shipment records and audit trail, manage changes | Per applicable legal and internal retention obligations | Weak shipment records increase traceability/post-clearance risk |
8. PRACTICAL E2E PROCESS
Lock botanical name, dried state, processing, food/seed purpose, origin and packaging.
Exclude Adzuki/kidney/seed conflicts; only then calculate MFN/VAT and compare FTA.
Confirm plant quarantine + food-safety control. Dried food beans do not automatically require PRA; if the goods are seeds/propagation material or otherwise fall within Article 2 of Circular 14/2024, review PRA/import plant-quarantine permit requirements.
Prepare spec/COA, label/photo, phytosanitary certificate and applicable food-safety/PQ data.
Cross-check Invoice, Packing List, B/L/AWB, C/O, botanical name, quantities and origin.
Green: system-level clearance path; Yellow: document check; Red: document + physical inspection as decided by customs.
Submit specialized results, tax obligations and resolve exceptions before cargo release.
Review labeling, retain shipment audit trail, manage storage conditions and post-clearance readiness.
9. FAQ – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. Do dried mung beans require plant quarantine and food-safety inspection?
For the reference 0713.31.90 branch, Appendix II of Circular 01/2024 places the line under pre-clearance specialized inspection. Shipment-specific species, condition and use must still be confirmed.
2. Is every dried red bean 0713.32.90?
No. 0713.32.90 is for small red Adzuki beans (Vigna/Phaseolus angularis) not for sowing. Kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) requires review under 0713.33.
3. What are the reference MFN rates?
Current reference: 15% for 0713.31.90 and 20% for 0713.32.90. Verify the tariff in force on the declaration date.
4. How is import VAT treated?
Unprocessed or ordinarily processed plant products can fall within the non-taxable import category under current VAT law. Roasted/flavored/deeply processed goods require a new review.
5. Does Form E automatically mean 0% duty?
No. The goods must meet ACFTA origin rules, HS/description consistency and documentary requirements. Form E is only one condition.
6. Must dried beans always have a self-declaration file?
Do not answer from the trade name alone. Determine whether the goods are raw/ordinarily processed or processed food, bulk or retail, and circulation purpose, then apply the current Decree 15 framework.
7. Is an import plant-quarantine permit always required?
No. Dried food beans are plant-quarantine objects, but that does not automatically mean an import plant-quarantine permit is required. The permit is linked to objects on the PRA list under Article 2 of Circular 14/2024; planting/propagation material is a typical trigger.
8. What should the Phytosanitary Certificate match?
At minimum botanical name, country of origin, quantity/weight and shipment data should align with commercial and registration documents.
9. Are small samples automatically exempt?
No. Exemption/reduction only applies where the actual case meets current legal conditions. Sample purpose and product status must be reviewed separately.
10. Can roasted or flavored beans use this article’s HS conclusion?
Not automatically. Roasting, seasoning, milling or added ingredients may change the product nature and HS Chapter.
11. When should documents be locked to avoid storage?
Species and product state should be locked before shipment; commercial file, PQ certificate, C/O and food-safety approach should be reviewed before ETA.
12. What should be retained after clearance?
Keep customs declaration, Invoice, Packing List, transport document, C/O, PQ certificate/results, food-safety file, labels, spec/COA and HS-classification evidence by shipment.
10. OUTPUTS & POST-CLEARANCE OBLIGATIONS
Botanical name, spec/COA, photos, processing state, intended use and HS-branch rationale.
Invoice, Packing List, B/L/AWB, Contract/PO if any, quantity/package/origin data.
Phytosanitary Certificate, plant-quarantine registration/results and food-safety file/results. PRA/import plant-quarantine permit documents are retained only where the actual shipment is subject to PRA.
Declaration, value evidence, C/O/origin evidence, tariff basis and lane-specific supplements.
Original/supplementary label as applicable, importer/manufacturer information and storage/circulation conditions.
Retain audit trail by shipment; supplier/origin/species/process/packaging changes trigger a fresh HS/policy review.
11. SOLUTIONS FROM TGIMEX
For dried beans, operational value comes from locking data before ETA and coordinating supplier – documents – specialized control – customs – transport, instead of waiting until cargo arrives to resolve classification.
Review species/botanical name, HS branch, VAT, C/O, origin, plant quarantine and food safety; activate the PRA/import-permit branch only when the goods are on the PRA list.
Cross-check Invoice, Packing List, B/L/AWB, C/O, Phytosanitary Certificate, spec/COA, label and specialized-registration data.
Track ETA, inspection/sampling schedule, specialized results, customs lane, cargo pickup and storage/DEM/DET exposure.
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