Pickled Kidney Beans from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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