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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0708.20.90.40Same rate: 37.5%

If standard thickness pods

Exceeds French style slimness criteria.

0710.29Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If simply frozen

Frozen 'other beans' under 0710.29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

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