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 as 'other' shelled beans prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, and not a product of heading 2006.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If beans are not shelled
Unshelled beans of Vigna or Phaseolus spp. are classified separately under 2005.51.20.
If dried and not preserved
Dried shelled beans, not further prepared or preserved, fall under Chapter 7 as vegetables temporarily preserved by sulfur or other means.
If preserved in vinegar or acetic acid
Pickled or vinegar-preserved beans shift to heading 2001 for vegetables prepared with vinegar.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify beans are shelled and preserved without vinegar or acetic acid to confirm classification under 2005.51.40; unshelled beans go to 2005.51.20
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming no freezing or vinegar use, and ensure net weight declaration on labels
• Check for country-specific quotas on beans; misdeclaration as pickled can lead to reclassification and penalties
Related Products under HTS 2005.51.40
Canned Red Kidney Beans
Shelled red kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) canned in brine or tomato sauce without vinegar, intended for consumer use. Classified in 2005.51.40 as other preserved shelled beans, excluding those of heading 2006 (which covers artichokes, etc.).
Canned Pinto Beans
Shelled pinto beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) preserved in liquid without vinegar or freezing, typically in tins. This fits HTS 2005.51.40 for other shelled beans (Vigna/Phaseolus spp.) prepared otherwise than by vinegar.
Canned Navy Beans
Small white shelled navy beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) canned in water or light brine, no vinegar. Under 2005.51.40 as other preserved shelled beans, distinct from dried or pickled forms.
Canned Great Northern Beans
Large white shelled Great Northern beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) preserved in cans without vinegar or acetic acid. Classified as 'other' shelled beans in 2005.51.40.
Canned Adzuki Beans
Shelled adzuki beans (Vigna angularis) canned plain or in light syrup without vinegar. Fits 2005.51.40 for other Vigna spp. shelled beans preserved otherwise than by vinegar.
Canned Cannellini Beans
Italian-style shelled cannellini beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) preserved in water, no vinegar. This is 'other' under 2005.51.40 for shelled beans not elsewhere specified.