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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0708.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If other leguminous types like snow peas

Different Vigna/Phaseolus species may fall under residual leguminous vegetables.

0711.90.50Higher: 40.1% vs 35%

If treated with sulfur dioxide for preservation

Chapter note excludes immediate consumption forms preserved for transport.

0802Lower: 10% vs 35%

If erroneously seen as fresh nuts

Pod confusion with pistachios, but leguminous veg stay in Chapter 07.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ventilated crates for airflow; condensation leads to spoilage and rejection

Mark invoices clearly as 'French style' to match HTS description precisely