Pickled Green Beans
Whole or sliced green beans preserved in vinegar or acetic acid, commonly used as a tangy side dish or condiment. This product falls under HTS 2001.90.30.00 as beans prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, specifically within the vegetables category for beans. It is typically packed in jars for retail sale.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 5.8% | +37.5% | 43.3% |
| π²π½Mexico | 5.8% | +10.0% | 15.8% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 5.8% | +10.0% | 15.8% |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen or simply cooked without vinegar
Beans preserved by freezing or other means excluding vinegar fall under different subheadings in Chapter 20.
If dried and not preserved by vinegar
Dried beans without vinegar preservation are classified in Chapter 7 as frozen or simply preserved vegetables.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Verify vinegar or acetic acid preservation method on documentation to avoid reclassification as canned vegetables; include lab analysis for acetic acid content if requested
β’ Label net weight and ingredients clearly per FDA standards
β’ Watch for phytosanitary certificates from origin countries
Related Products under HTS 2001.90.30.00
Pickled Kidney Beans
Red kidney beans pickled in a vinegar brine, often used in salads or as a relish. Classified under HTS 2001.90.30.00 for beans preserved by vinegar or acetic acid, distinct from canned varieties without acid preservation. Sold in glass jars for consumer use.
Pickled Black Beans
Black beans preserved in vinegar solution, popular in Mexican-inspired dishes or antipasti. This fits HTS 2001.90.30.00 as beans (Phaseolus species) prepared by vinegar or acetic acid. Typically retailed in decorative jars.
Pickled Chickpeas
Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) pickled in acetic acid brine, used in salads or as snacks. Under HTS 2001.90.30.00 for beans preserved by vinegar, separate from hummus or canned versions. Packed for retail in small containers.
Pickled Lima Beans
Large lima beans preserved in vinegar, ideal for Southern-style relishes. Classified in HTS 2001.90.30.00 as beans via vinegar or acetic acid preservation. Commonly jarred for grocery shelves.
Pickled Pinto Beans
Spotted pinto beans in vinegar pickling solution, used in Tex-Mex recipes. HTS 2001.90.30.00 applies to these vinegar-preserved beans, not boiled canned types. Retail-packed in vinegar brine.
Pickled Navy Beans
Small white navy beans preserved by acetic acid, for baked bean variations or salads. Fits HTS 2001.90.30.00 as vinegar-preserved beans under vegetables. Jarred for home use.