Canned Pinto Beans from Japan
Canned pinto beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) preserved in water or tomato-free brine qualify under HTS 2005.59.00.00 as other beans prepared otherwise than by vinegar. This excludes frozen, vinegared, or heading 2006 products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide lab analysis confirming no acetic acid content
• Ensure containers meet food-grade standards with proper seals
• Declare exact drained weight on entry documents