Canned Dried Kidney Beans from Japan
Shelled kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) dried and canned dry for long-term storage, prepared otherwise than by vinegar. Classified in HTS 2005.51.40.20 for canned dried shelled beans, excluding those of heading 2006 (artichokes, capers, etc.).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include certificates of analysis showing moisture content consistent with 'dried' status to prevent reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like moisture addition during canning, which could move it to non-dried subheadings
• Check for varietal identification as Phaseolus or Vigna to confirm eligibility under this bean-specific code