Fresh Mung Bean Pods
Unhulled pods of Vigna radiata, commonly known as mung beans, harvested fresh or chilled for market sale. These fall under HTS 0708.20.90.05 as unshelled beans of the genus Vigna, distinct from Phaseolus species. They are typically used in Asian cuisine for sprouting or cooking whole.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried
Dried beans of genus Vigna, like mung beans, shift to Chapter 71 for dried leguminous vegetables, excluding fresh/chilled.
If frozen
Frozen preservation moves them out of fresh/chilled heading 0708 to Chapter 71 for frozen vegetables.
If identified as Phaseolus spp. like green beans
Misidentification as Phaseolus vulgaris (common green beans) would classify under the Phaseolus subheading instead of Vigna.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify beans are fresh or chilled (not dried or frozen) with temperature logs to avoid reclassification under Chapter 07 exclusions
• Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming genus Vigna and freedom from pests/quarantine issues common to legumes
• Label accurately as 'unshelled Vigna beans' to prevent misclassification as Phaseolus spp. under other subheadings
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Fresh Moth Bean Pods
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