Fresh French Green Beans
Long, slender green beans known as French style or haricots verts, harvested fresh and chilled for market. They are unshelled leguminous vegetables from Phaseolus spp., specifically classified under HTS 0708.20.90.20 due to their distinctive thin, tender pod shape distinguishing them from standard green beans.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pods are thicker or standard variety
Standard green beans (not French style) fall under the residual 'Other' subheading for non-French Phaseolus beans.
If frozen after harvest
Freezing changes classification from fresh/chilled (Chapter 07 heading 0708) to frozen vegetables (heading 0710).
If preserved solely for transport (e.g., in brine)
Provisional preservation treatments like brining move them to heading 0711, unsuitable for immediate consumption.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• ,Provide phytosanitary certificates confirming pest-free status and compliance with USDA fresh produce import rules
• Avoid misclassification as standard beans (0708.20.90.40); measure pod thickness to confirm French style
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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.
Baby French Filet Beans
Tiny, immature French style filet beans, fresh or chilled, prized for tenderness. These Phaseolus vulgaris 'French type' qualify under HTS 0708.20.90.20 as slender-podded leguminous vegetables, distinct from rounder varieties.
Organic French Green Beans
Certified organic French style green beans, fresh or chilled, grown without synthetic pesticides. HTS 0708.20.90.20 covers these unshelled Phaseolus spp. for their characteristic slim, straight pods used in gourmet cuisine.
Gourmet Haricot Vert Pods
High-end chilled haricot vert pods, French style, for fine dining and retail. Their fine texture and length define classification in HTS 0708.20.90.20 as chilled, unshelled leguminous beans.
Slim French Filet Beans
Ultra-slim French filet beans, fresh chilled, ideal for steaming. HTS 0708.20.90.20 specifies these Phaseolus 'French style' for their pencil-thin pods under 1cm.