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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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