Canned Dried Kidney Beans from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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