Dried Cannellini Beans from Germany
Dried cannellini beans, a white kidney bean variant of Phaseolus vulgaris, are imported shelled during summer months under HTS 0713.33.20. These Italian-style beans remain unprocessed beyond drying, fitting the shelled leguminous vegetables category. Popular in minestrone and pasta e fagioli.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use ISF filing 24 hours pre-loading for food imports to avoid vessel delays
• Test for aflatoxin levels common in legumes; levels over 20ppb trigger FDA detention
• Package in moisture-proof bags to maintain <13% moisture during transit