Frozen Black Beans

Frozen whole black beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), blanched and quick-frozen for retail, prepared otherwise than by vinegar. Fits HTS 2004.90.80.00 as frozen beans, separate from heading 2006 preserved vegetables.

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.

0713.31Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried, not frozen

Dried beans are classified in heading 0713 as dried leguminous vegetables.

2008.99Lower: 16% vs 35%

If cooked before freezing

Beans cooked by heat treatment fall under heading 2008 for cooked preparations.

0710.80.70Higher: 46.3% vs 35%

If frozen hybrids or adzuki beans

Certain bean varieties like adzuki are specified separately in 0710 frozen raw veg.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure labeling specifies 'frozen beans' and net weight; FDA prior notice required for all frozen veg imports

Avoid common pitfall of moisture content misrepresentation leading to duty disputes

Batch-test for blanching confirmation to prevent classification as raw frozen veg