Fresh Yard-Long Beans from Mexico
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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Import Tips
• 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