Gourmet Haricot Vert Pods from Japan
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.
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
• Use ventilated crates for airflow; condensation leads to spoilage and rejection
• Mark invoices clearly as 'French style' to match HTS description precisely