Canned Black Beans

Shelled black beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) preserved in water or brine without vinegar, packed in cans for retail sale. This product falls under HTS 2005.51.40.40 as 'other' shelled beans prepared otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, and not a product of heading 2006. It is a common pantry staple used in various cuisines.

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.

2005.51.20Same rate: 35%

If valued under 4.4 cents/kg

Lower value shelled beans fall under a different value-based subheading within the same category.

0713.10.40Same rate: 35%

If dried and not preserved

Dried beans are classified as legumes in Chapter 7, prepared or preserved by simply drying.

2001.90.25.00Higher: 45.2% vs 35%

If preserved in vinegar or acetic acid

Vinegar-pickled beans shift to heading 2001 for vegetables prepared with vinegar.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify bean species (Phaseolus spp.) and ensure no vinegar or acetic acid is used in preservation to avoid reclassification

Provide detailed commercial invoice listing net weight, drained weight, and country of origin; common pitfall is missing drained weight declaration

Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for canned vegetables and check for any pesticide residue limits specific to beans