Frozen Black Beans from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• 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