Fresh Yardlong Bean Pods from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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