2004.90.80.00 - Beans

This HTS category, 2004.90.80.00, specifically classifies frozen beans that have been prepared or preserved by methods other than vinegar or acetic acid. This excludes beans preserved in brine or pickled, which would fall under different classifications. The focus here is on beans that have undergone freezing as their primary preservation method after preparation, such as blanching or cooking, and are presented as individual beans or in simple mixtures without added acidic preservatives.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 2004.90.10.00 (Antipasto) and 2004.90.85 (Other), is crucial. While antipasto typically refers to a mixture of prepared vegetables, often with herbs, spices, and oil, and might include beans, this specific code is for beans themselves, not as part of a larger antipasto preparation. The "Other" sibling (2004.90.85) would encompass frozen, prepared vegetables other than beans, or mixtures of vegetables where beans are not the predominant component or are not specifically enumerated. Therefore, 2004.90.80.00 is for unadulterated, frozen beans prepared without acidic preservation.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. Classification at this level is determined by the presence of beans as the primary ingredient, their frozen state, and the method of preparation (excluding pickling or preservation in vinegar). Common examples would include frozen green beans, frozen wax beans, or frozen lima beans that have been blanched or cooked before freezing.