2005.51.40.20 - Canned dried 🖩

This HTS category, 2005.51.40.20, specifically covers dried beans that have been prepared or preserved and are presented in canned form, but not frozen, and not prepared by vinegar or acetic acid. These products fall under the broader scope of "Other vegetables prepared or preserved otherwise than by vinegar or acetic acid, not frozen, other than products of heading 2006," and more specifically within the subsection for beans, shelled. The key distinguishing factor here is the combination of being dried, canned, and not preserved with vinegar or acetic acid.

To understand its placement, consider the sibling category, 2005.51.40.40, which is also designated for "Other" shelled beans. While this current node focuses on *canned dried* beans, the sibling category would encompass other preparations of shelled beans that do not meet the specific criteria of being dried and canned, such as certain pastes or purees not otherwise specified. The intent of 2005.51.40.20 is to isolate the commercially prepared and packaged dried bean product that has undergone a canning process.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 2005.51.40.20. Therefore, the classification is finalized at this level. Classification decisions at this node will hinge on verifying that the product is indeed dried beans, has been canned, and has not been preserved using vinegar or acetic acid, ensuring it aligns with the specific requirements of this HTS code.