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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for sowing purposes
Seeds of leguminous vegetables intended for planting classify under Chapter 12, not fresh pods for consumption.
If frozen, whether shelled or unshelled
Frozen yard-long beans move to 0712 as frozen vegetables, regardless of shelling.
If other leguminous vegetables not specified elsewhere
If variety documentation fails, could default to 0708.90 basket for unspecified fresh legumes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide USDA organic equivalence certificate or NOP import certificate per General Statistical Note 6
• Segregate organic from conventional beans in shipments to avoid cross-contamination claims
• Test for pesticide residues as organic claims heighten scrutiny during inspections
Related Products under HTS 0708.20.20.05
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.
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.
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.