Canned Black Beans from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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