Cannellini Beans from Germany
Dried Cannellini beans are large, creamy-white Italian kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) falling under HTS 0713.39.21.60 for other white beans during the May-August consumption period. Shelled and whole, they are prized for minestrone and pasta e fagioli. The code captures their white coloration excluding specific bean types.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct lab testing for varietal purity to distinguish from navy beans and avoid misclassification
• Include fumigation records if stored over 60 days to meet USDA import requirements
• Use ISF filing 48 hours prior to loading for these agricultural goods to prevent holds