Canned Navy Beans
Canned Navy Beans are small white shelled navy beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) canned in water or light brine without vinegar. The heat canning process qualifies them under heading 20.05 as vegetables prepared otherwise than by vinegar. As 'other' preserved shelled beans, they are classified under tariff item 2005.51.90, distinct from dried or pickled forms, and are a staple for baked beans and salads.
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 navy beans are processed into a paste
Paste products are classified under this subheading.
If the product includes other ingredients like tomato sauce or meat
Prepared dishes may fall under other subheadings or chapters.
If the beans are dried and not canned
Dried beans are classified in Chapter 7.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the canning liquid is water or brine without vinegar
• Ensure the beans are shelled and not part of a prepared dish like baked beans with sauce, which may fall under another heading
• Provide product specifications to CBSA to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2005.51.90
Black-Eye Cowpeas in Tomato Sauce
Shelled black-eye cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) preserved in a light tomato sauce that serves only as a seasoning, not as the primary component. The product is heat-processed in cans without vinegar or acetic acid, and is not frozen. It qualifies under this tariff item as 'other' shelled beans, as the tomato sauce is incidental to the essential character of the beans.
Black-Eye Pea Medley Preserved
A medley of shelled black-eye cowpeas with minor seasonings such as salt and spices, preserved by heat sterilization without vinegar or freezing. The black-eye cowpeas predominate by weight and character, making this a preparation of beans rather than a mixed vegetable product. It falls under this item as 'other' shelled beans, not elsewhere specified.
Bush's Best Canned Dried Cowpeas Black-Eye
Bush's Best brand canned dried cowpeas of the black-eye variety, shelled Vigna spp. beans preserved otherwise than by vinegar. The beans are dried and then canned, with no added liquid or vinegar. This product falls under this item as 'other' shelled beans, as it is not a red bean paste and is prepared without vinegar or freezing.
Canned Adzuki Beans
Canned Adzuki Beans are shelled adzuki beans (Vigna angularis) canned plain or in a light syrup without vinegar. The canning process preserves the beans by heat, placing them in heading 20.05 as vegetables prepared otherwise than by vinegar. Since they are not red bean paste, they are classified under 'other' in subheading 2005.51, making them suitable for Asian cuisine markets in Canada.
Canned Anasazi Beans
Canned anasazi beans, an ancient heirloom variety, shelled and preserved by canning. They fall under tariff item 2005.51.90 as 'other' shelled beans, prepared otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen.
Canned Appaloosa Beans
Canned appaloosa beans, heirloom speckled beans, shelled and preserved by canning. They are classified under tariff item 2005.51.90 as 'other' shelled beans, prepared without vinegar or freezing.