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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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