Fresh Yard-Long Beans
Long, slender green pods of Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis, also known as yard-long beans or asparagus beans, harvested fresh for culinary use in Asian stir-fries and salads. These unshelled leguminous vegetables fall under HTS 0708.20.20.05 as fresh or chilled cowpeas excluding black-eye peas. They are prized for their crisp texture and mild flavor when young.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried for storage or processing
Dried yard-long beans shift to Chapter 71 as dried leguminous vegetables, excluding those for sowing.
If classified as green beans (Phaseolus spp.) by mistake
Yard-long beans are specifically Vigna spp. under 0708.20; Phaseolus green beans like string beans use 0708.10.
If provisionally preserved in brine or sulfur water
Vegetables treated solely for transport preservation fall under heading 0711 if unsuitable for immediate consumption.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries to comply with USDA APHIS import regulations for fresh vegetables
• Ensure beans are chilled below 7°C during transport to maintain 'fresh or chilled' status and avoid reclassification as frozen
• Declare exact variety as Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis on entry documents to prevent misclassification as other beans
Related Products under HTS 0708.20.20.05
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.
Organic Yard-Long Beans Fresh
Certified organic fresh yard-long beans (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis) grown without synthetic pesticides, sourced from sustainable farms in Southeast Asia. These unshelled pods are under HTS 0708.20.20.05 for fresh leguminous vegetables. Popular in vegan and health-focused cuisine.
Asparagus Beans Yard-Long Variety
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.