Canned Pinto Beans from United States
Canned Pinto Beans are shelled pinto beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) preserved in liquid without vinegar or freezing, typically in tins. The heat canning process places them in heading 20.05 for vegetables prepared otherwise than by vinegar. As 'other' shelled beans of the Phaseolus genus, they fall under tariff item 2005.51.90, widely used in Mexican and Southwestern cuisine.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
8%
Import Tips
• Ensure the canning liquid is water or brine without vinegar or acetic acid
• Verify the beans are shelled and not mixed with other vegetables or seasonings
• Keep records of the canning process to demonstrate compliance with heading 20.05