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U.S. imports of dried shelled broad beans & horse beans (SITC 05425) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 14 countries.
Importers of Dried Shelled Broad Beans & Horse Beans paid $23K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $217K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Dried Shelled Broad Beans & Horse Beans imports of $1.1M in April 2026 ran 26% above the year-to-date monthly average of $845K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBroad beans (Vicia faba major) and horse beans (Vicia faba equina and minor) are distinct from the common bean varieties in both botany and end-use: broad beans serve specialty food markets — including Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and East Asian cuisines — while horse beans are widely used in animal feed formulations. This dual food/feed character means importers must clearly establish the intended use at entry, as food-grade shipments face FDA admissibility review while feed-grade material may fall under different regulatory pathways. Mycotoxin contamination and vicine/convicine content (relevant for consumers with G6PD deficiency) are quality parameters that food-grade buyers commonly specify.
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The intended use should be declared on the entry documentation and supported by the commercial invoice and any certificates of analysis. Food-grade shipments require FDA Prior Notice and foreign-facility registration; feed-grade material may instead fall under USDA or state feed-regulatory requirements. Mixing food and feed lots without clear segregation can complicate admissibility and create liability.
Yes. 'Fava bean' is the common culinary name for Vicia faba, the same species as the broad bean. Both terms refer to the same commodity and are classified under this heading when dried and shelled. Importers and brokers should be aware that supplier invoices may use either term interchangeably.
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