Great Northern Dry Beans
Great Northern beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are dried, shelled white beans with a creamy texture and mild flavor, ideal for soups and casseroles. They fall under HTS 0713.39.4120 as dried leguminous vegetables of Phaseolus spp., entered for consumption outside the standard quota period or withdrawn anytime. These beans are not skinned or split and remain in their natural dried state.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If small white kidney (navy) beans
Navy beans, similar in size/color but distinct variety, classify under specific small white bean subheading based on varietal differences.
If skinned or split
Skinning or splitting changes processing level, moving to pea bean subheadings even for Phaseolus types.
If entered during quota period for immediate consumption
In-period entries for standard consumption use lower-numbered quota subheading with potentially different rates.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify entry timing against quota periods; use 0713.39.4120 only for out-of-period or withdrawn consumption to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of origin and phytosanitary certificates confirming Phaseolus vulgaris variety and dryness (moisture <14%)
• Label packages with varietal name and net weight; watch for common pitfalls like misidentification as navy beans leading to wrong subheading
Related Products under HTS 0713.39.41.20
Great Northern Beans in 50lb Bags
Dried Great Northern beans packaged in 50-pound bulk bags for wholesale distribution, shelled Phaseolus vulgaris variety. Falls under HTS 0713.39.4120 for beans entered/withdrawn outside quota periods, not suitable for immediate retail.
Organic Great Northern Beans
Certified organic Great Northern beans are dried, shelled Phaseolus vulgaris beans grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. Classified under HTS 0713.39.4120 for out-of-period entry as other dried beans of Phaseolus spp. Organic certification per General Statistical Note 6 applies for statistical reporting.
Bulk Great Northern Beans for Soup Production
Large sacks of dried Great Northern beans intended for industrial soup manufacturing, shelled but unsplit. HTS 0713.39.4120 applies to these Phaseolus spp. beans entered outside quota periods, suitable for reprocessing into value-added foods.
Premium Great Northern Dry Beans
High-quality, select Great Northern beans dried and shelled, known for uniform size and superior cooking yield. Classified in HTS 0713.39.4120 as other Phaseolus beans for out-of-period consumption, valued for restaurant and home use.
Great Northern Beans for Canning
Dried shelled Great Northern beans supplied to canneries for rehydration and packing. HTS 0713.39.4120 covers these out-of-period Phaseolus spp. beans, which undergo further processing post-import.