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 as 'other' shelled beans prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, and not a product of heading 2006.
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 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