Chilled Chinese Long Beans

Chilled yard-long beans (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis), commonly called Chinese long beans, packed in ventilated crates for export to ethnic markets. Classified under HTS 0708.20.20.05 as fresh or chilled unshelled cowpeas. Ideal for quick cooking to retain their snappy texture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0709.60Lower: 10% vs 35%

If pods exceed typical yard-long length or misidentified as peppers

Heading 0709 covers fruits of Capsicum; leguminous pods stay in 0708 but could be confused if damaged.

0713.39Lower: 10% vs 35%

If shelled and dried

Shelled dried beans of Vigna spp. classify under 0713.39, separate from unshelled fresh pods.

0708.20Same rate: 35%

If black-eye peas variety

Black-eye peas (cowpeas with white seed and black hilum) excluded from 0708.20.20 and use 0708.20.40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use refrigerated containers with temperature logs to prove chilled condition and prevent duty disputes

Label packages with country of origin, variety, and harvest date for smooth CBP examination

Avoid mixing with black-eye peas to prevent averaging into higher-duty categories