Fresh Yardlong Bean Pods
Long, slender pods of Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis (yardlong or asparagus beans), fresh or chilled, unshelled. Fits HTS 0708.20.90.05 as Vigna spp. beans, valued for stir-fries in Southeast Asia.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen yardlong beans classify under frozen leguminous vegetables in Chapter 71.
If mistaken for fresh chili peppers due to shape
Unlikely, but distinct vegetable chapters separate legumes from other veggies.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide photos or samples if pods resemble Phaseolus for customs verification
• Declare country of origin accurately, as some Vigna origins have specific quarantine rules
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests processing; retail packs support fresh classification
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