Canned Red Kidney Beans from China
Canned red kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are cooked and preserved in water or brine without vinegar or acetic acid, classifying them under HTS 2005.59.00.00 as 'other' beans not fitting specific subheadings. This code covers prepared or preserved beans beyond those in heading 2006 (artichokes).
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 bean species (Vigna or Phaseolus) via botanical certification to avoid reclassification
• Include commercial invoice detailing packing medium (e.g
• water, brine) and net weight
• Check for BIS or FDA prior notice requirements for preserved vegetables