Frozen Cubed Navy Beans from Germany
Shelled navy beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) frozen post-steaming, cubed into small 1cm pieces for soups. HTS 0710.22.40.90 covers these 'other' size-reduced frozen beans, distinct from unshelled or whole forms. Processing aligns with chapter requirements for uncooked frozen vegetables.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
11.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document cube size to prove 'reduced in size'; check for pesticide residues common in beans
• Avoid classifying as ready-to-eat to prevent Chapter 20 shift