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.).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2005.80Lower: 15.6% vs 35%

If in tomato sauce exceeding certain thresholds

Beans in a sauce where tomatoes predominate may shift to 2005.80 for other vegetables in sauces.

2006.00Lower: 26% vs 35%

If prepared as a bean salad mix

Mixtures of vegetables including beans could fall under 2006.00 if not principally beans.

0713.31Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried navy beans

Dried Phaseolus vulgaris beans are classified in 0713.31 as dry beans, not preserved.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label cans with accurate botanical species (Phaseolus spp.) and confirm no acetic acid via lab testing to stay in this subheading

Include commercial invoice detailing preservation method (e.g

water-packed) and ensure FDA prior notice for low-acid canned foods

Watch for low-acid canning regulations; improper pH can trigger FDA holds or reclassification