Provisional Chickpeas in Brine

Chickpeas (garbanzo beans) preserved provisionally in a brine solution for transport and storage, remaining unsuitable for immediate consumption without further processing like cooking. Classified under HTS 0711.90.20.00 as leguminous vegetables treated solely for provisional preservation per Chapter Note to heading 0711.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2005.80.00Higher: 40.6% vs 35%

If cooked or ready for immediate consumption

Fully processed chickpeas like canned garbanzos become preserved vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise in Chapter 20.

0713.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried without provisional preservation

Dried chickpeas fall under dried leguminous vegetables in heading 0713, excluding provisional preservation treatments.

0712.90.30.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen instead of provisionally preserved

Frozen chickpeas are classified under temporarily preserved by freezing in heading 0712.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify preservation method is solely brine or sulfur dioxide to ensure suitability under heading 0711; cooking-ready products shift to Chapter 20

Provide lab analysis confirming unsuitability for immediate consumption to avoid reclassification as prepared foods

Label containers clearly with preservation details and declare as provisional to prevent customs holds