0708.20.90.60/Fresh Borlotti Beans in Pods (Phaseolus vulgaris)/Japan

Fresh Borlotti Beans in Pods (Phaseolus vulgaris) from Japan

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 — 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%

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Import Tips

• Require lab fiber analysis if blend questioned; pure Phaseolus avoids material shift

• Avoid any preservative gases; triggers 0711 heading per chapter notes