Frozen Adzuki Beans Whole
Whole adzuki beans that have been blanched and frozen for preservation, without the addition of vinegar or acetic acid. This product is a frozen vegetable preparation falling under heading 20.04, as it is prepared otherwise than by vinegar and is not a product of heading 20.06.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the beans are baby carrots or Brussels sprouts
This subheading covers specific vegetables, not beans, so it would not apply to adzuki beans.
If the product is one of the listed vegetables such as okra or spinach
Adzuki beans are not among the specific vegetables listed in this subheading.
If the beans are preserved by sugar or other sweetening
Heading 20.08 covers fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants prepared or preserved by sugar, which could apply if sweetened.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the beans are frozen at the time of importation and are not mixed with other ingredients that could change classification
• Keep records of the blanching process to demonstrate preparation otherwise than by vinegar
• Verify the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) duty rate for tariff item 2004.90.99, as rates may vary by country of origin
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