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
9903.05.3910%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
• 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