Fresh Yardlong Beans from China
Yardlong beans (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis) are long, slender pods of asparagus bean, imported fresh or chilled, unshelled. They classify under HTS 0708.90.40.00 as other leguminous vegetables, distinguished from standard cowpeas.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide varietal documentation (e.g
• 'sesquipedalis') to differentiate from cowpeas in 0708.20
• Ensure pods are flexible and snap cleanly, indicating fresh state for customs inspection
• Declare moisture content if chilled to affirm not partially dried