Canned Black Beans from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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