0713.39.21.20 - Great Northern beans

This classification covers dried, shelled Great Northern beans, which are a specific variety of *Phaseolus vulgaris*. These beans are characterized by their white color, oval shape, and medium size, making them distinct from other common bean varieties. The "dried, shelled" aspect is crucial, indicating that the beans have been removed from their pods and are presented in a dehydrated state, ready for storage, transit, or further processing.

Great Northern beans are differentiated from their siblings primarily by their specific botanical and physical characteristics. For instance, while "Black beans" are entirely black and distinct in both appearance and culinary use, Great Northern beans are white. Similarly, "Baby lima beans" and "Other lima beans" belong to a different species (*Phaseolus lunatus*) and possess a characteristic flattened, kidney shape and creamy texture that sets them apart. "Pinto beans," another sibling, are known for their speckled brown and white pattern. This particular subcategory for Great Northern beans ensures accurate tariff application for this commercially significant variety of white bean.

As this classification is a leaf node, it does not have further subdivisions. This means that the description "Great Northern beans" at HTS code 0713.39.21.20 is the most specific level of classification for this product within the Harmonized System. Therefore, any dried, shelled Great Northern beans, regardless of minor variations in size or quality, would fall under this exact code, provided they meet the general requirements of the parent categories and are entered for consumption during the specified period.