Soybeans Provisionally Preserved in Brine

Soybeans preserved solely in brine for transport and storage, unsuitable for immediate consumption without processing. As a leguminous vegetable, it qualifies for HTS 0711.90.20.00.

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.

1201.90.00Same rate: 35%

If considered seeds for sowing or oil

Soybeans primarily for oil or sowing fall under Chapter 12 as oil seeds.

2008Lower: 16% vs 35%

If prepared as cooked soybeans

Cooked or otherwise prepared soybeans move to Chapter 20.

0712Lower: 18.3% vs 35%

If shelled and frozen

Frozen provisionally preserved soybeans are in heading 0712.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Distinguish from oil-bearing seeds; declare as vegetables if no oil extraction intent

GMO documentation often required for soybeans—check country-specific rules

Ensure brine-only treatment; any heat processing reclassifies

Related Products under HTS 0711.90.20.00

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.

Sulfur-Preserved Green Split Peas

Green split peas treated with sulfur dioxide gas for provisional preservation during storage and transport, remaining unfit for direct consumption. HTS 0711.90.20.00 covers such leguminous vegetables explicitly allowed by the Chapter Note.

Brine-Preserved Fava Beans

Fresh fava beans (broad beans) in preservative brine solution for short-term storage, unsuitable in that state for immediate consumption per Chapter Note. As leguminous vegetables, they are under HTS 0711.90.20.00.

Provisionally Preserved Cowpeas in Sulfur Water

Cowpeas (black-eyed peas) preserved in sulfur water to prevent spoilage during transport, requiring further preparation before eating. This leguminous vegetable matches HTS 0711.90.20.00 criteria for provisional preservation.

Mung Beans in Preservative Brine

Mung beans treated with brine for provisional preservation during storage, unfit for immediate human consumption. Classified as leguminous vegetables in HTS 0711.90.20.00 per Chapter Note.

Pigeon Peas in Sulfur Dioxide Solution

Pigeon peas (cajan peas) treated with sulfur dioxide gas for provisional preservation, remaining unpalatable and unsuitable for immediate eating. HTS 0711.90.20.00 for such leguminous vegetables.