Pickled Kidney Beans from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Confirm acetic acid concentration exceeds preservation threshold via certificate of analysis

Use proper HS declaration to prevent shifts to general canned bean codes

Ensure allergen labeling for beans if destined for US retail