Chilled Haricots Verts
Premium chilled haricots verts, the classic French green bean variety with fine, delicate pods. Classified as fresh or chilled 'French style' beans under HTS 0708.20.90.20 for their specific Vigna/Phaseolus morphology and market distinction.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If shelled (pods removed)
Shelled leguminous vegetables shift to heading 0708.10, separate from unshelled pods.
If mistaken for certain peppers
Pod shape similarity could confuse with Chapter 07 peppers, but beans remain in leguminous vegetables.
If dried for long-term storage
Dried beans move to Chapter 08 (fruit/nuts), excluding fresh/chilled forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain (0-4°C) during transit; temperature logs required to prove 'chilled fresh' status
• Label as 'French style' with origin and variety; EU-sourced often need residue testing for pesticides
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