Dried Cannellini Beans from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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