Asparagus Beans Yard-Long Variety from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
10%
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
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