Fresh French Green Beans from Japan
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.
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 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