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%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 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