Fresh Green Snap Beans
Fresh green snap beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), also known as string beans, are immature pods harvested fresh or chilled for immediate consumption. They fall under HTS 0708.20.90 as shelled or unshelled beans of Phaseolus spp., excluding cowpeas. These are common in salads, stir-fries, and as side vegetables.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried
Dried beans shift to Chapter 71 as prepared or preserved leguminous vegetables, no longer fresh/chilled.
If frozen
Frozen leguminous vegetables like snap beans are classified under heading 0710 for frozen vegetables.
If pods are mature and primarily seed-bearing
If considered peas or similar pod vegetables rather than beans, it may fall under heading 0709.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify beans are fresh or chilled (not frozen or dried) and provide refrigeration certificates to confirm temperature compliance during transit
• Include botanical identification (Phaseolus spp.) and country-of-origin documentation to avoid misclassification as cowpeas (0708.20.20)
• Watch for phytosanitary certificates to prevent quarantine issues; common pitfalls include undeclared pesticide residues
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Fresh Yellow Wax Beans
Fresh yellow wax beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are a variety of snap beans with waxy yellow pods, sold fresh or chilled. Classified under HTS 0708.20.90 as other beans of Phaseolus spp., unshelled or shelled. Popular for their mild flavor in culinary dishes.
Fresh Haricot Vert French Beans
Fresh haricot vert, slender French green beans (Phaseolus vulgaris), fresh or chilled, unshelled. Under 0708.20.90 as other Phaseolus spp. beans. Premium variety for gourmet markets.
Fresh Adzuki Beans Pods
Fresh immature pods of adzuki beans (Vigna angularis, sometimes Phaseolus-associated), chilled unshelled. HTS 0708.20.90 as other beans, though primarily Vigna; used in Asian dishes. Note: borderline with cowpeas but specified as other.
Fresh Tepary Beans
Fresh tepary beans (Phaseolus acutifolius), small drought-resistant shelled or unshelled, chilled. Classified HTS 0708.20.90 as other Phaseolus spp. Native American specialty.
Fresh Runner Beans
Fresh runner beans (Phaseolus coccineus), with flat pods, are imported fresh or chilled, shelled or unshelled. HTS 0708.20.90 covers these as other Phaseolus spp. beans, distinct from Vigna cowpeas. Used in European and Asian cuisines.
Fresh Shelled Lima Beans
Fresh or chilled shelled lima beans (Phaseolus lunatus) have seeds removed from pods, ready for cooking. Under HTS 0708.20.90 as other Phaseolus spp. beans, fresh/chilled. Larger than baby limas, used in succotash and soups.