Fresh Winged Beans from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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