Fresh Fava Bean Pods from Mexico
Young fava bean pods (Vicia faba) imported unshelled, fresh or chilled, where entire pod is edible when immature. HTS 0708.90.40.00 applies as other leguminous vegetables, not the mature shelled broad beans.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'immature pods for whole consumption' on paperwork to justify unshelled 'other' status
• Test pod tenderness during customs; tough pods may reclassify as mature beans
• Pair with residue analysis if organic claims made