Asparagus Beans Yard-Long Variety from Canada
Fresh asparagus beans, the common name for yard-long beans (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis), with pods reaching up to 3 feet long when mature. HTS 0708.20.20.05 covers these chilled, unshelled cowpeas of Vigna spp. Used extensively in Thai and Indian dishes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Include botanical identification (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis) on invoices to match statistical suffix .05
• Inspect for pests like pod borers common in Asian exports before shipping
• Calculate duties based on net weight excluding packaging to avoid overpayment