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Frozen Great Northern Beans

Large white frozen Great Northern beans, prepared frozen without vinegar. These beans are prepared by a process other than those specified in Chapter 7, 8, or 11, and are classifiable under heading 20.04 as other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, frozen.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.5%—9.5%
🇲🇽Mexico9.5%—9.5%
🇺🇸United States9.5%—9.5%
🇩🇪Germany9.5%—9.5%
🇯🇵Japan9.5%—9.5%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2005.99.90Lower: 8% vs 9.5%

If the product is not frozen

Heading 20.05 covers non-frozen vegetables prepared otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid.

0713.90.00Lower: Free vs 9.5%

If the beans are dried rather than frozen

Dried beans are classified under heading 07.13, which covers dried leguminous vegetables.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Confirm the product is frozen and does not contain vinegar or acetic acid

• Provide a detailed product description to CBSA for classification under heading 20.04

• Be aware that beans are classified under heading 07.13 when dried, but this frozen preparation falls under Chapter 20

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