Fresh Tepary Beans (Phaseolus acutifolius) from Japan
Small-podded fresh or chilled tepary beans from Phaseolus spp., native to the American Southwest, drought-resistant leguminous vegetables. Falls under HTS 0708.20.90.60 as other beans, unshelled or shelled, not matching principal specified types. Used in traditional Native American and Mexican cooking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include origin certificates highlighting Phaseolus acutifolius to differentiate from common beans
• Monitor moisture content; excess can trigger provisional preservation scrutiny under Chapter 71
• Label as 'fresh or chilled' explicitly; ambiguity leads to higher duties under dried provisions