0708.90.40.00/Fresh Yardlong Beans/Mexico

Fresh Yardlong Beans from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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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