Canned Dried Great Northern Beans
Canned dried great northern beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), shelled and preserved by canning in their dry state. They fall under tariff item 2005.51.90 as 'other' shelled beans, prepared otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 8% | — | 8% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 8% | — | 8% |
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 sold with pods or unshelled
This subheading covers other beans not specifically shelled, which may include whole pods.
If the beans are prepared with added sugar or as a dessert
Sweetened bean preparations are excluded from heading 20.05 by chapter note 2 and fall under heading 20.08.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the beans are fully dried before canning and contain no added liquid or preservatives like vinegar
• Label the product clearly as 'canned dried beans' to avoid misclassification
• Check if the beans meet Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) labelling requirements for canned vegetables
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