Fresh Yardlong Beans from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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