Frozen Diced Black Beans from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

21.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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