Frozen Diced Black Beans from China
Frozen black beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) that have been shelled, cooked by steaming or boiling, and reduced in size through dicing to small uniform pieces for quick cooking. Classified under HTS 0710.22.40.90 as frozen leguminous beans of Phaseolus spp., reduced in size, and not specified elsewhere. This processing ensures they remain uncooked beyond steaming/boiling and unsuitable for immediate consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify beans are from Vigna or Phaseolus spp. with supplier certificates; ensure processing is limited to steaming/boiling and size reduction without further cooking
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as fresh (0708) if not fully frozen