Fresh Tepary Beans (Phaseolus acutifolius) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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