Fresh Borlotti Beans in Pods (Phaseolus vulgaris) from China
Fresh or chilled unshelled pods containing large creamy borlotti beans from Phaseolus spp., prized for fresh shelling. Classified as other beans under HTS 0708.20.90.60 due to not matching lima or runner specs. Essential in Tuscan soups and stews.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Require lab fiber analysis if blend questioned; pure Phaseolus avoids material shift
• Avoid any preservative gases; triggers 0711 heading per chapter notes