Canned Chickpeas from United States
Canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans) are prepared by soaking, cooking, and packing in water or brine, then heat-sterilized in sealed containers. They fall under tariff item 2005.59.00 as 'other beans' prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen. Although chickpeas are botanically Cicer arietinum, they are classified here when imported as a legume preparation.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
8%
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is not frozen and does not contain vinegar or acetic acid as a preservative
• Declare the net weight and drained weight accurately on customs documents
• If the chickpeas are mixed with meat or fish exceeding 20% by weight, they would fall under Chapter 16 instead