Canned Great Northern Beans from China

Large white shelled Great Northern beans preserved by canning in unsalted water. Classified in HTS 2005.51.40.40 for other shelled Phaseolus beans not involving vinegar preservation. Versatile for casseroles and purees.

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

Provide drained solids percentage on invoice; FDA requires for low-acid foods

Avoid blending with sauces, as mixtures over 50% beans may reclassify

Monitor for country-specific quotas under tariff-rate quotas for beans

Canned Great Northern Beans from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2005.51.40.40