Great Northern Beans

Dried Great Northern beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are small, white kidney-shaped beans classified under HTS 0713.39.21.60 as other white beans entered for consumption May 1 to August 31. They are shelled and typically used in soups, stews, and baked bean recipes after rehydration. This code applies due to their white color and seasonal import quota.

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.

0713.39Same rate: 35%

If entered September 1 to April 30

Seasonal tariff shift for white beans outside May-August quota period moves to non-quota line.

0713.32.10.00Same rate: 35%

If small white kidney or navy beans

Specific statistical breakout for smaller varieties of white Phaseolus vulgaris beans.

0713.10.20Same rate: 35%

If skinned or split (pearl beans)

Processing beyond simple shelling changes classification to prepared dried beans.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify entry date falls between May 1 and August 31 to qualify under this seasonal tariff line; off-season uses 0713.39.30

Provide certificate of origin and phytosanitary certificate to confirm pest-free status and Phaseolus spp. origin

Label packages with moisture content under 15% and net weight to avoid reclassification as unfit for human consumption