Chilled Chinese Long Beans from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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