Fresh Winged Beans from Japan

Winged beans (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus), also called Goa beans, have four-winged pods harvested fresh or chilled for culinary use. HTS 0708.90.40.00 covers these as other leguminous vegetables, unshelled, not matching beans of Vigna or Phaseolus genera.

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

• Include botanical name in invoices to confirm classification as Psophocarpus, preventing mix-up with yardlong beans

• Inspect for wing development; immature pods must be suitable for fresh consumption

• Avoid co-mingling with dried legumes in shipments to prevent contamination reclassification