Frozen Sliced String Beans

Frozen string beans sliced lengthwise, blanched and IQF-frozen for preservation without vinegar. Classified in 2004.90.80.00 as prepared frozen beans.

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.

2005.20Lower: 16.4% vs 35%

If homogenized for infants, ≤250g containers

Homogenized vegetable preps for infants take precedence in 2005.10 per notes.

0710.22Lower: 21.2% vs 35%

If simply frozen without blanching/cutting

Minimally processed frozen beans remain raw in 0710.

2004.90.10Lower: 20.7% vs 35%

If not explicitly 'beans' but potato mixtures

Non-bean veg mixtures may fall under other 2004.90 subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label fiber content and cut style accurately to match entry docs

Use temperature-monitored shipping to maintain frozen state per FDA rules

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